Chief Regulatory Officer - Chartered Accountants Ireland

12/11/24

Chartered Accountants Ireland is the largest and longest established, all-island, professional accountancy body in Ireland, representing over 38,400 members, in more than 100 countries around the world and educating 6,600 students. It is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, the international network of over one million chartered accountants, and the Institute plays a key role in the Global Accounting Alliance, Accountancy Europe and the International Federation of Accountants.

The Institute is seeking to appoint an experienced professional for the role of Chief Regulatory Officer who reports to the Chief Executive and the Chair of the Professional Standards Board. The Chief Regulatory Officer leads all aspects of the regulatory functions, including licensing, monitoring, and enforcement across multiple regulatory standards and jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with statutes in Ireland and the UK, and the Institute's Bye-laws and Regulations. The Institute is subject to oversight by various State agencies in both jurisdictions and is a recognised body for a number of statutory / regulatory competencies, including audit, insolvency, financial investment, CSRD, and AML, ensuring the highest standards of professional competence and behaviour.

Key functions of the role include:

Manage the granting and registration of Practising Certificates and firm authorisations.
Conduct firm monitoring in line with risk models and statutory / regulatory requirements, and engage with relevant supervisory bodies.
Oversee case management processes, including investigations, tribunal presentations, disciplinary proceedings and independent reviews.
Engage with key internal and external stakeholders including regulators, Government departments and industry committees.
Review and update professional standards, Bye-laws, and Regulations; monitor legislative changes; and develop policies and guidance with regulators.
Ensure the development of ESG reporting and assurance skills within the function to meet new CSRD requirements.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the regulatory framework for the Accountancy Profession in Ireland and the UK, proven experience in strategic planning and budget management.

For a confidential discussion and further information on this role, please contact PwC Executive Search, Pauline McAlester on +353 87 913 8474, or Ellen Roche on +353 87 637 0812.

To make an application for this role, please send a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a personal statement outlining your fit for the role to ie_recruitment_cai_cro@pwc.com.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:30pm on Thursday, 5 December 2024.

Chartered Accountants Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.