ADEEAR-L Audit

About ADEEAR-L:

ADEEAR-L(Accessibility by Default in Education and Economic Inclusion Advocacy Rights by Lukwago) is currently in the process of becoming formally established as a not-for-profit organisation in Ireland. As an emerging initiative with a broader European and international vision, ADEEAR-L is currently seeking founding/proposed Directors (Trustees) to help establish its governance structure, guide its development and support the organisation in achieving its long-term mission.

ADEEAR-L is an advocacy, accessibility and inclusion initiative focused on advancing Accessibility by Default in education, employment, public services and wider society, while promoting economic inclusion and equal participation.
ADEEAR-L seeks to advance equality, accessibility and economic inclusion for people experiencing sensory accessibility barriers. It advocates for systems in which sensory accessibility is built into education, employment, public services and economic opportunities as a standard, rather than being dependent primarily on individual disclosure and reactive reasonable accommodation.

ADEEAR-L Audit will support effective financial oversight, risk management, internal controls, accountability and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting and financial controls.
• Support oversight of audit arrangements.
• Consider significant financial and organisational risks.
• Review relevant internal controls and governance processes.
• Provide independent advice and challenge where appropriate.
• Report relevant findings and recommendations to the Board.
• Promote transparency, accountability and sound governance.

Essential Qualities

• Experience in audit, accounting, finance, risk, compliance or governance.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Independence, integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to review information objectively and constructively.

ADEEAR-L Audit Desired Skills

• Audit and financial oversight
• Accounting and financial reporting
• Financial controls and internal controls
• Risk management and risk assessment
• Governance, compliance and accountability
• Budget monitoring and financial analysis
• Understanding of audit processes and audit reports
• Ability to review financial information critically
• Identifying and managing financial and operational risks
• Fraud prevention and financial integrity
• Regulatory and statutory compliance
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Independent judgement and constructive challenge
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to present financial or audit matters clearly to the Board
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Treasurer, Board and other committees
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance
• Commitment to Accessibility by Default, equality, inclusion and ADEEAR-L's mission

Particularly desirable: professional experience in audit, accounting, finance, risk management, compliance, internal controls, governance or membership of an Audit Committee.