Our Client the Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn
The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 17,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.
Purpose of the Role:
The Internal Assurance Manager will fulfil a key role in continually improving the internal control environment in the LDA. As a member of the second line of defence the role will work with and support stakeholders in ensuring an effective system of internal control across the LDA. The scope of the Internal Assurance Manager role includes but is not limited to financial controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the CRO in preparing and executing the annual ARC work plan
- Participating in the Risk Management Working Group play a leading role in the second line of defence community
- Collaborating with business stakeholders, develop and maintain a risk-based multi-year plan of internal assurance reviews
- Complete internal assurance reviews in accordance with the risk-based plan including terms of reference preparation and report drafting
- Monitor and report on the status of internal review recommendations to the Audit and Risk Committee and Management
- Play a lead role in developing and delivering the annual risk and internal control work plans
- Participate in projects as required, to ensure the maintenance of effective key controls
- Support LDA auditees in pre-audit preparations and readiness assessments
- Support IT in new technology deployments and identify, assess and if required re-design internal controls impacted by the new system(s)
- Consult with Management on the risk and internal control impacts of organisational and delegation of authority changes
- Coordinate incident and near miss reporting including post event assessments and lessons learnt debriefings
- Develop, maintain and communicate risk and internal control related policies and procedures as required
- Maintain a high level of awareness of risk and internal control including developing and delivering training and awareness campaigns
Key Requirements:
- Third level degree in Finance/Accounting, Business and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years working in an audit environment
- In-depth knowledge of risk management and internal control best practices
- Knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive essential
- Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance
- Experience of maintaining an effective system of internal control during periods of significant and complex change
- Experience in understanding and evaluating IT risks and controls
- Lean six sigma and/or technology auditing qualifications desirable
Person Specifications:
- Excellent communication skills are essential – be able to communicate abstract risk and internal control concepts in a meaningful way
- Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills
- Open mindset with a willingness to be flexible in how they think
- Team player and a strong collaborator
- Structured and analytical approach towards work
- Delivery focused – create a plan and deliver on it
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. They are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and they endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.
Closing date for applications is the Friday 18th of April 2025 at 5pm.
To Apply:
Please apply to the LDA’s Careers webpage linked here: Careers - lda
Should you have any queries, forward any questions to [email protected]
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