Independent Board Member – Audit Committee Chair
UBEC - União Brasiliense de Educação e Cultura
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Brazil
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About the role
- Serve as an independent member of the Board of Directors, participating in deliberations with autonomy, critical judgment and fiduciary responsibility;
- Fulfill the duties of care and loyalty, ensuring decisions are well-founded, impartial and aligned with the institution’s best interests;
- Contribute to defining and reviewing strategic guidelines, assessing alignment between the organization’s mission, operational capacity and financial sustainability;
- Evaluate senior management performance, monitoring targets, KPIs and adherence to Board-approved directives;
- Review financial statements, management reports and institutional disclosures, ensuring consistency, compliance and information quality;
- Assess risk management policies and practices, including risk appetite definition and the effectiveness of mitigation measures;
- Oversee the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance programs and institutional integrity;
- Chair the Audit Committee, ensuring meetings are managed, deliberations are documented and qualified reporting is provided to the Board;
- Oversee internal and external audits, including assessments of independence, scope, findings and remediation plans;
- Monitor the whistleblower channel and investigation processes, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and appropriate handling;
- Review sensitive transactions, including related-party transactions, from a governance and conflict-of-interest prevention perspective;
- Support the Board with external market perspective, benchmarking and relevant experience that inform strategic decisions;
- Prepare and present technical reports to the Board, including assessments of the control environment and the organization’s integrity.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in high-complexity organizational environments;
- At least 5 years in strategic leadership roles or in governance structures (Boards, Committees, Audit, Controllership or equivalent);
- Proven experience in financial analysis, corporate governance, risk management and compliance;
- Experience interfacing with senior management and collegiate governance bodies;
- Prior experience on a Board of Directors or an Audit Committee is highly desirable;
- Experience in the education sector or non-profit/third sector is a relevant advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Economics, Finance or related fields;
- Postgraduate degree (MBA, specialization or master’s) in Corporate Governance, Audit, Controllership, Finance or related areas;
- Solid knowledge of corporate governance best practices (IBGC preferred);
- Advanced ability to read and analyze financial statements and management reports;
- Structured knowledge of risk management, internal controls and compliance;
- Availability for active participation in Board and Committee agendas (including extraordinary meetings);
Benefits
- All our positions are open to people with disabilities (PwD).
- Welcoming Equity Program, which promotes referrals of external talent to further strengthen our diversity.
- Inclusion is part of our essence!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysiscorporate governancerisk managementcompliancefinancial statements analysisinternal controlsauditstrategic leadershipKPI monitoringreporting
Soft Skills
critical judgmentimpartial decision-makingautonomyintegrityconfidentialitycommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingleadershipevaluation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreePostgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent)