Independent Chair, Vice-Chair & Volunteer Members of CIMA%27s Examinations Board

Independent Chair, Vice-Chair & Volunteer Members of CIMA's Examinations Board - Closing date\: 1 December 2024

The CGMA Examinations Board provides independent oversight to ensure that CIMA examination standards, quality and relevance are maintained and enhanced across the whole examination process.

About the Role:

We have vacancies for an Independent Chair, Vice Chair and volunteer members of the accounting profession to sit on the committee. You would be appointed for a one-year term and can serve a maximum of three consecutive one-year terms to provide continuity.

The Board convenes remote meetings once a quarter to review examination results before approving them for publication.

Bi-annual meetings also take place to review and consider the effectiveness of the examination provision and candidate outcomes.

The benefit of this great opportunity is to give back to the profession.

You must

• Be of good character and integrity.


• Have committee or governance experience.


• Have recent experience working in the management accounting profession or similar


• Be able to plan for meetings and read papers in advance.


• Be able to analyse complex facts, data and issues.


• Be able to evaluate outcomes from data provided.


• Demonstrate commitment to protecting the public interest.


• Be able to work well in a team.

Also, Chairs or Vice Chairs will:

• Conduct board meetings observing relevant procedures.


• Lead in camera discussions.


• Lead the team to provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.


• Liaise constructively with staff for example concerning administrative/procedural matters.

Please apply online and include a cover letter, along with your CIMA or AICPA ID number, if available.

If you have any further questions, please contact Tracey Fabiyi at assessment.team@aicpa-cima.com

Due to the high volume of applications we may not be able to respond to you in person.

How We Support You:

Lay members will be eligible for a generous daily fee (pro rata) and expenses.

About Us:

The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA), together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, empower the world's most accomplished accountants — CPAs and CGMA designation holders — with the knowledge and foresight to meet today's demands and tomorrow's challenges. Our mission is to lead a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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