Trustee with Finance, accounting or banking experience

Board members shall have collective responsibility to:
1. Establish the strategic direction of Aoibhneas, within the framework laid down by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and the resources allocated to it
2. Direct, support and evaluate the CEO to ensure that Aoibhneas complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements
3. Fully engage in impartial and balanced consideration of all issues
4. Assure Aoibhneas’s system of internal financial control, operations compliance and risk management
5. Contribute to any Committee of the Board
6. Share & take corporate responsibility for all Board decisions
7. Be objective in their work on behalf of Aoibhneas
8. Ensure full compliance with Policy, Procedure and Codes of Governance
9. Treat papers marked for non-disclosure as confidential to themselves, not discuss them with others outside Aoibhneas, not leave them unattended and where others may obtain access to them, and dispose of them appropriately

10. On appointment to the Board furnishing to the Secretary of the Board details relating to his/her employment and all other business interests including shareholdings, professional relationships, etc. which could involve a conflict of interest or could materially influence the member in relation to the performance of his functions as a member of the Board
11. Attending Board meetings on a regular basis and be well prepared by reading relevant papers in advance
12. Contributing to the work of committees that have been established by the Board
13. Informing the Board, via the Chairperson, of any new appointments they accept which may impinge on, or conflict with, their duties as a Board member acting in good faith and in the best interests of Aoibhneas
14. Not disclosing, without the consent of the Board, save in accordance with law, any information obtained by him or her while performing duties as a member of the Board
15. Responding to any information requests made directly to him or her, relating to the activities of Aoibhneas, including referring any request to the Chairperson (or the Secretary to the Board on his or her behalf) for appropriate processing
16. Not misusing information gained in the course of their appointment for personal gain or political purpose
17. Representing the Board at meetings and events when required.

In addition to Board Meeting attendance the Trustee will be requested to Chair the Finance & Governance Committee.

The Committee monitors and reviews the financial performance of the company. It provides an independent review of the annual budgets, forecasts, monthly management and annual financial statements and reports. It undertakes a review of Governance processes, procedures and submissions to Regulatory bodies. The Committee also makes recommendations to the Board as relevant.