Job Description
Financial Reporting Advisory Board
Chair
HM Treasury is seeking a new Chair of the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) as the current Chair’s term comes to an end. The Board plays a key role in developing public sector financial reporting guidance, to help improve the quality of public sector reporting and increase accountability. The Board advises UK public sector accounting standard setters on matters related to financial reporting. Created in 1++6, the Board plays a valuable independent role in the accounting standard setting process.
The Chair performs an important leadership role on the Board and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
• Proven track record of chairing or strong leadership capability at a senior level.
• Strong professional grounding within the accounting and finance profession.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to represent the FRAB effectively with a wide range of public and private stakeholders.
• Strong intellectual qualities with an ability to set the FRAB strategic direction.
• An understanding of public finance and reporting and the role of the FRAB as an advisory body to government.
Board meetings are held three times per year, in March, June and November with occasional additional meetings as needed. This is an unremunerated post (although reasonable travel expenses will be met).
For more information on the role or the application process, please contact: [email protected]
HM Treasury is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. We embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The application deadline is 23:5+ on Wednesday 16 October.
Interviews are expected to be held at the end of October.
Interviews are expected to take place via a virtual meeting platform and details of how to access the meeting will be sent to shortlisted candidates.
Chair
HM Treasury is seeking a new Chair of the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) as the current Chair’s term comes to an end. The Board plays a key role in developing public sector financial reporting guidance, to help improve the quality of public sector reporting and increase accountability. The Board advises UK public sector accounting standard setters on matters related to financial reporting. Created in 1++6, the Board plays a valuable independent role in the accounting standard setting process.
The Chair performs an important leadership role on the Board and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
• Proven track record of chairing or strong leadership capability at a senior level.
• Strong professional grounding within the accounting and finance profession.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to represent the FRAB effectively with a wide range of public and private stakeholders.
• Strong intellectual qualities with an ability to set the FRAB strategic direction.
• An understanding of public finance and reporting and the role of the FRAB as an advisory body to government.
Board meetings are held three times per year, in March, June and November with occasional additional meetings as needed. This is an unremunerated post (although reasonable travel expenses will be met).
For more information on the role or the application process, please contact: [email protected]
HM Treasury is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. We embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The application deadline is 23:5+ on Wednesday 16 October.
Interviews are expected to be held at the end of October.
Interviews are expected to take place via a virtual meeting platform and details of how to access the meeting will be sent to shortlisted candidates.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chair position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Greater London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
