Board Member – Chair, Audit & Risk

• High profile purpose driven organisation
• Voluntary leadership position
• Opportunity to give back to the community

The Position
MS Limited seeks to appoint a financial and risk governance expert to join the Board as Chair, Audit & Risk Committee. The Board Member will be responsible for contributing to the appropriate strategic direction for the organisation and for the achievement of the highest standards of governance.
The Audit & Risk Committee plays a crucial role in assisting the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities in exercising due care, diligence and skill. As Chair, Audit & Risk Committee the Board Member will have responsibility for managing the effective performance of the Audit & Risk Committee and for developing and maintaining a contemporary and effective audit and risk governance approach for the organisation.
As a CA and/or CPA and ideally a graduate of the AICD, the Board Member – Chair Audit & Risk will have an exemplary background in finance, risk, accounting and audit. Highly commercial, the Board Member will have gained executive and non-executive experience within the not for profit or community services settings. Presenting as a contemporary thinker who has a high level of emotional intelligence, the Board Member will identify with the MS Limited values of respect, care, commitment and leadership, and will be able to demonstrate commitment to applying principles of good governance. Previous Board level experience is preferred.
The Organisation
MS Limited is the preeminent source of information, advice and services for people affected by multiple sclerosis. MS is a combined entity of ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania with over 60 years’ insight into how to live well with the disease.
MS Limited strives for a world without multiple sclerosis and is committed to quality research and delivery of service excellence to people with MS and their carers.
Services and support are provided to help minimise the impact of multiple sclerosis on individuals and families, ensuring their journey is not undertaken alone, while the search for a cure continues
For more information visit: MS Limited
To apply – please click on ‘Apply now’ using reference MSLcar0220, addressing your cover letter and resume to Deborah Komesaroff, of Fisher Leadership, or call +61 1300 347 437 for further information.