finance audit and risk committee member

As an occupational charity, caba helps the ICAEW community thrive by equipping individuals with the practical, emotional, or financial tools to manage whatever’s in front of them, from everyday situations to exceptional life-changing circumstances.

We want everyone in our community to thrive, but sometimes things get in the way or they’re too overwhelming to handle. Whether it’s the everyday or exceptional, expected or out of the blue, we’re there for our beneficiaries, whether they’re an ACA student, an existing or former ICAEW member or a close family dependent.

We do this through offering innovative solutions in supporting our membership in all aspects of their wellbeing be it physical, mental or financial, and also relationship, carers and careers support.

We are recruiting a number of voluntary positions including our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

role specification

The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee plays a key part in the Charity, overseeing the Charity’s accounting, risk, finance and audit processes and policies. It also ensures there is an appropriate risk management framework in place.

person specification

We’d particularly welcome candidates who have experience of:

  • accounting
  • risk
  • finance and audit processes and policies
  • risk management frameworks

We welcome candidates with experience in any of these fields.

current committee composition

  • Roger Merchant (Chair)

  • Toby Bushill

  • Sahil Bhardwaj

  • Mike Grant

You can find out more about the board here:  https://www.caba.org.uk/about-us/trustee-committee-members.html

terms of appointment

The Committee meets no less than three times per year at our offices in Rugby (with the option of some hybrid/virtual meetings).  Committee members are appointed for a three-year term, after which they may be re-appointed by the Board of Trustees.

As a committee member you will have:

  • induction, training and reasonable expenses reimbursed
  • opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills

diversity

We would like to ensure that all candidates are able to participate fully in the selection process. Therefore, please advise us of any additional assistance we may be able to provide for you.

process

If you would like to know more please contact Cristian Holmes, Chief Executive, at [email protected] to make arrangements for an informal discussion

 

All successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing dates for applications:  8 August 2025

Interview dates to be confirmed