FRS Recruitment is supporting Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) with the appointment of an Audit & Risk Manager, a senior role reporting to the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance.
This is a high-profile position with responsibility across risk management, internal audit, insurance and governance for the HRI Group and a number of shared-service entities. The role offers strong exposure to Senior Management, Board and Risk Committees.
The role
This is a broad and influential role suited to an experienced risk or audit professional.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and enhancing HRI’s risk management framework, ensuring risk principles are embedded in operational decision-making
- Managing the internal audit process, coordinating with the outsourced internal audit provider from planning through to delivery and follow-up
- Preparing risk assessments and reports for Senior Management, Board and Committees
- Overseeing insurance programmes and claims management across the Group
- Managing inputs to the Annual Report, including the introduction of sustainability reporting
- Driving continuous improvement, automation and improved use of data and BI tools
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across multiple business units
About you
- Professionally qualified accountant ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA
- 10+ years post-qualification experience, including at least 4 years in a risk-focused role within a commercial or semi-state environment
- Strong understanding of governance, controls and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
- Interest in ESG and sustainability reporting is desirable
- An interest in horse racing is an advantage, but not essential
Why consider HRI
- Senior, visible role with real influence
- Broad remit across audit, risk, insurance and governance
- Hybrid working model
- Purpose-led, nationally recognised organisation
- Long-term, permanent opportunity
For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Bernadette Sisson at FRS Recruitment or apply on the link.
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