About Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
As the national agency for the Irish film, television drama, animation, and documentary industry, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is the creative partner to the sector, investing in talent, creativity, and enterprise. We are inspired by original storytelling that will emotionally move audiences at home and abroad. Through a wide range of practical funding supports across development, production, distribution, promotion and skills development, Screen Ireland supports the sector at every stage. We support filmmakers in their creative pursuit to share valuable artistic, cultural, and commercial stories on screen.
Role Overview
Screen Ireland is seeking applications from qualified accountants to join its Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) as an external member. The ARC operates under Terms of Reference approved by the Board, in alignment with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies regarding Audit and Risk Committee membership.
Audit and Risk Committee
As a priority, the Board of Screen Ireland established the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) to operate in accordance with Terms of Reference, which have been drawn up within the framework provided by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The ARC advises the Board on meeting its statutory responsibilities, as well as the effectiveness of its systems of internal control, and its risk management. As part of its commitment to good governance, the Board of Screen Ireland is seeking to appoint an external member to the ARC that has recent and relevant financial experience.
Location of Meetings
Meetings are conducted either onsite or online.
Remuneration
This is an unpaid position. However, any necessarily incurred committee member expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the public sector travel and subsistence policy.
Time Requirements
Approximately 8 days per annum (4 meetings).
Experience Required
Candidates must be qualified accountants with significant senior-level financial management and oversight experience in an organisation within the private, public, or other relevant sector.
Essential Qualities
All candidates must have:
- A demonstrable understanding of upholding the public interest.
- An understanding of Screen Ireland’s mission, vision, and values.
- A proven ability to contribute within a diverse group of people with objectivity, independence, diligence and in good faith.
- The ability to think critically and make decisions, based on analysis of available data.
- Knowledge of the corporate governance obligations in a non-commercial semi-state environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong sense of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
Conflicts of Interest
To qualify for appointment, candidates must not have any conflicts of interest that could interfere with their duties as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. Candidates should carefully consider and address any potential conflicts of interest in their cover letter. The Assessment Panel may determine a real or perceived conflict based on submitted information, which could impact the consideration of the application.
Confidentiality
Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Enquiries, applications, and all proceedings are confidential and disclosed only to those directly involved.
Application Process
Expression of Interest Process
Initial queries may be sent to recruitment@screenireland.ie.
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining their interest and suitability for the role.
- A CV (maximum four pages)
Closing Date
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications in the strictest confidence by clicking on the vacancy link on our website by 20th September 2024.
Data ProtectionScreen Ireland will process personal information provided with applications in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Information will be retained only as long as necessary and will be secured against unauthorised or unlawful processing. For details on our use of personal information and your rights, please review our
Data Privacy Policy on our website. Successful applicants will have their data processed in accordance with committee membership requirements and retained only as necessary.
About us
About Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
At Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland, we are looking for new Talent to join our growing team. You will become part of a talented community of employees whose mission and passion is to promote and support the development of Irish Film, Television Drama, Animation, Visual Effects, Documentary and Gaming Industry.
As the national agency for the Irish film, television drama, animation, visual effects, documentary, and gaming industry, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is the creative partner to the sector, investing in talent, creativity, and enterprise. We are inspired by original storytelling that will emotionally move audiences at home and abroad. Through a wide range of practical funding supports across development, production, distribution, promotion and skills development, Screen Ireland supports the sector at every stage. We support filmmakers in their creative pursuit to share valuable artistic, cultural, and commercial stories on screen.
Táimid ag lorg Tallann nua i bhFís Éireann chun cur lenár bhfoireann a bhíonn ag fás i gcónaí. Beidh tú mar chuid de phobal cumasach ilchineálach d’fhostaithe a bhfuil sé mar mhisean agus mar phaisean acu cur le agus tacú le forbairt Thionscal na Scannánaíochta, na Teilifíse a bhfuil Script léi, na Beochana agus na gClár Faisnéise Teilifíse in Éirinn, chomh maith lenár n-achoimrí atá ag teacht chun cinn maidir le VFX agus cluichí.
Mar ghníomhaireacht náisiúnta do thionscal scannánaíocht, drámaíocht teilifíse, beochan agus cláir faisnéise na hÉireann, is é Fís Éireann páirtí cruthaitheach na hearnála, a infheistíonn i dtallann, sa chruthaitheacht agus i bhfiontar. Faighimid spreagadh ó bhunscéalaíocht a chorróidh an lucht féachana go mothúchánach sa bhaile agus i bhfad i gcéin. Trí réimse leathan tacaíochtaí maoinithe praiticiúla um fhorbairt, léiriú, dáileachán, cur chun cinn agus forbairt scileanna, tugann Fís Éireann tacaíocht don earnáil ag gach céim. Tugaimid tacaíocht do dhéantóirí scannán agus iad ag tabhairt faoi scéalta ealaíonta, cultúrtha agus tráchtála a roinnt go cruthaitheach ar scáileán.
