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The Audit and Risk (A&R) Manager role is critical in guiding the LDA in managing risk and maintaining an effective internal control environment. The role requires a risk management and internal control subject matter expert to guide the executive and senior leadership teams in their management of risk and decision making.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain, oversee and report on the delivery of the annual risk monitoring plan
Monitor compliance with the risk management policy including the effective implementation of the three lines of defence model
Fulfil the role of secretary to the Risk Management Working Group
Support the Senior and Executive Leadership Teams and the Board with risk appetite development, approval and reporting
Support the development and maintenance of the corporate risk register and risk reports
Develop and deliver risk management training and awareness content
Conduct an annual risk culture survey and develop and track the annual risk culture action plan
Work with stakeholders to support the completion of an annual strategic risk review and report
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the LDA third party risk management framework
Oversee and action the implementation of internal audit recommendations
Oversee contract management of the LDA’s outsourced IA function
Support the delivery of the annual IA plan including tracking and reporting on costs versus budget
Guide colleagues through the IA process from planning to final report
Monitor IA action closure against agreed target dates
Ensure the LDA’s Internal Audit Charter and Protocol are maintained
Engage and collaborate with the Internal Assurance Manager in the development and maintenance of the key LDA controls register
Support the drafting of the LDA Annual Report including the Statement on Internal Control
Maintain and ensure compliance with the RM&IC Attestation Policy
Plan and coordinate the execution of the bi-annual RM&IC attestation process and annual critical third-party risk and assurance assessment
Support the Chief Executive and Risk Officers in the drafting of their RM&IC attestation reports
Support the Chief Risk Officer and others in the delivery of the ARC annual work plan
Prepare and present reports and papers to the ARC
Establish, maintain and rehearse business continuity and incident response arrangements
In conjunction with the Procurement function, conduct procurements as required
Support projects, as required including IT implementations and the on-boarding of third parties
Requirements:
Third level degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role or in practice
In-depth knowledge of recognised enterprise risk management standards/methods (e.g. COSO II, ISO 31000) is essential
Excellent attention to detail, high standards and good financial acumen are essential
Experience of public sector risk and compliance obligations is desirable
Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance is desired
Nice to have:
Experience of public sector risk and compliance obligations
Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance