*Closes 13th May*

The Chief Accounting Officer of The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified independent member as the SEUPB Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. This role is to provide an independent and objective perspective on control, risk and governance arrangements to support the Chief Executive in discharging her role as Accounting Officer.

  • Role Title: Independent Member of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

  • Duration: 3 Year Term of Appointment (with the possibility of extension)

  • Remuneration: £415 per day up to 7 days per year plus travel and subsistence costs. Estimated time commitment is 5-7 days

  • Closes: 0900am 13th May 2024

The Committee’s work is one of the means by which SEUPB can demonstrate to the public that its affairs are being conducted in an environment of openness, honesty and integrity.  Primary responsibility for governance rests with the Chief Executive, who will look to the Committee for much of her assurance in this regard.

The Audit & Risk Assurance Committee membership comprises the Chairperson and two independent members. Attendees at the Committee meetings include representatives from Internal Audit, Audit Authority, External Audit (NIAO), Sponsor Departments (DOF and DPER) and SEUPB senior management.

Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Independent Member of the Audit & Risk Assurance
Committee will be to:

  • Work with Chair and members to ensure the effective functioning of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.  To advise the Accounting Officer on:
  • The strategic processes for risk, control and the Statement of Internal Control/Governance Statement;
  • The accounting policies and the Annual Financial Statements including the process for review of the accounts prior to submission for audit, levels of error identified, and management’s letter of representation to External Audit (NIAO);
  • Adequacy of management response to issues identified by audit activity, including External Audit’s management letter;
  • The planned activity and results of both Internal and External Audit; Establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Northern Ireland and Ireland;
  • Assurances relating to the management of the European Programmes for which SEUPB has the role of Managing Authority;
  • Assurances in respect of anti-fraud measures, whistle-blowing policies and investigations.

Essential Criteria and Qualifications:

Relevant Third Level Qualification

Experience:

  • 3 years’ experience at Senior Management, Board / Senior Committee level
  • Experience of implementing best practice in governance arrangements, risk
    management and internal control
  • An understanding of financial reporting and financial control

Download the candidate information pack: SEUPB Independent Member Audit and Risk Committee Candidate Booklet  

To apply for the role: Apply for Independent Member ARAC SEUPB