JOB TITLE: GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
DURATION: Permanent Part time circa 3 ? 4 days per week
SALARY BAND: Salary will be commensurate with experience
REPORTING TO: Financial Controller
DIRECT REPORTS: No
JOB LOCATION: 3rd Floor Phibsborough Tower, Phibsborough Road, Dublin
7 plus hybrid in line with our policy. We are currently operating a
hybrid arrangement of in-person and remote working.
TRAVEL/ DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED: No
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR IRELAND
The Community Foundation for Ireland believes in a fair, caring and
vibrant Ireland for now and the future. We work with individuals,
families, corporates and other trusts and foundations to translate
giving in the moment to giving that is strategic and impactful. We
respond to Ireland?s complex needs by building deep relationships
with non-profit organisations working at the coal face. We build
platforms with local communities and collaborate with the public
sector. We use our knowledge to help donors translate their
aspirations of giving back into effective investments of their
experience and resources. We have been providing grants since **Apply
on the website** and to date we have distributed over ?**Apply on
the website** million to communities in Ireland and abroad. We have a
dedicated and committed staff; they have extensive experience of
grant-making from working with over 4,**Apply on the website**
non-profit organisations at a national, regional and local level
throughout Ireland and overseas. With over 1,**Apply on the website**
community foundations globally, the community foundation model is
proven and effective model for social change.
This year we are looking for an experienced Governance, Compliance and
Risk Manager to join our team. The role is part-time within a diverse
team and will be critical to ensuring compliance as a leading member
of Ireland?s community, voluntary and charity sector.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The main purpose of the role is to ensure a robust compliance, risk,
governance and regulatory frameworks.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organisation by
* Maintaining a Companywide risk register that is reviewed and
updated regularly
* Tracking implementation of risk mitigants and risk actions plans
* Implement cyber audit recommendations
* Sponsor the awareness of an appropriate risk culture across the
organisation
COMPLIANCE:
Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with relevant legal,
fiscal, procurement and regulatory requirements by:
* Ensuring that policies and procedures are up to date, fit for
purpose and accessible and CFI enjoys quality compliance
* Demonstrate policies are living documents by regular reviews and
spot-checks to demonstrate compliance and understanding
* Maintain registers as required (Lobbying Act etc)
* Have an understanding of the Charities Act and the impact of same
for CFI
* Ensure all filings with Companies office, Charities Regulator are
up to date
GOVERNANCE:
Ensure governance structures are in place across the organisation and
utilised correctly by
* Monitoring ongoing adherence to the Charities Regulator Governance
Code and providing assurance to the CEO and the Board on an annual
basis that standards are met and can be evidenced
* Acting as Company Secretary for Board and Board Committees
* Ensuring key decisions follow the correct governance process
DATA GOVERNANCE:
* In conjunction with the IT Manager ensure a data governance
framework is in place for the organisation
* Data protection and GDPR policies and procedures are in place
BUSINESS CONTINUITY:
* Ensure business continuity plan is developed and tested on a
regular basis
HEALTH & SAFETY:
* Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards for organisations such as
CFI
* Ability to monitor compliance with same
BUSINESS ASSURANCE:
* Developing and implementing an assurance framework for key
business, risk and compliance processes.
* Rollout of Assurance Testing frameworks
* Reporting outcome of assurance testing to ARC on a regular basis
EXPERIENCE:
A relevant academic and/or professional qualification
* Proven track record in a compliance, risk, regulatory or another
internal control or governance role of not less than 5 years
* Knowledge of Companies Act, Charities Act and the Charities
Regulator Governance Code
* Solid knowledge and understanding of governance related
structures, systems, and processes
* Excellent IT Skills
* Develop real time reports and ability to present at senior
management and board level
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Competencies: leadership, analytical, communication, collaboration
and detail conscious
* Affinity with the mission, vision and values of CFI
* Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on
compliance, risk and regulatory matters
* Ability to manage and drive a diverse portfolio of
responsibilities.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please e-mail your CV
AND COVER LETTER TO **Apply on the website** no later than FRIDAY
OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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