Independent Audit Committee Member

Norwich

£500 Per day 

Working hours: Approximately 6 to 10 days per annum

The Independent Member of Norse Group Limited’s Audit Committee, which is a sub-committee of the company’s board, will provide expert consultancy advice on matters in relation to the company’s annual reports. internal and external audit, accounting policies, controls and significant accounting judgements, in line with the terms of reference of the Audit Committee. You will review appropriate proposals, papers and financial reports in detail, challenging and advising the group’s management.

Main Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Audit Committee Member are to consider, review and make recommendations to the Norse Group Board of Directors on the following matters:

• Financial Reporting, to include  the integrity of the financial statements of the Company
• Internal Controls and Risk Management Systems
• Compliance, Whistleblowing and Fraud
• Internal Audit
• External Audit, including in relation to the appointment, re-appointment and removal of the Company’s external auditor.
• Any other Audit related matter that the Norse Board of Directors may request the Committee to consider or review from time to time
• The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by the Audit Committee Chair

Candidate Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant related field or ACA, FCA, ACCA member, CIMA member or equivalent
• Substantial senior level experience in a finance, corporate finance or audit role
• Extensive senior management or business leadership experience
• A working knowledge of local authorities and local authority trading companies
• Excellent leadership skills demonstrating integrity, credibility and gravitas; able to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels; able to inform, persuade and influence
• An analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities together with an excellent knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, and experience in managing audit processes
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with an emphasis on understanding financial and reporting consequences of proposed actions
• Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Visionary with critical thinking skills; willing to challenge and scrutinise with the ability to support decision making

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. 

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