Credit Unions

The Credit Union sector continues to undergo significant and sustained transformation. Alongside the management of day to day operations, management and staff must navigate continual changes in regulatory oversight, more complex reporting requirements, and heightened expectations in relation to maturity of risk management and corporate governance.

At the same time, many Credit Unions continue to address the legacy issues that first emerged during the financial crisis such as long term viability, business model sustainability, governance effectiveness, operational effectiveness and achieving appropriate scale.

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At RBK, we understand this is a pivotal time for Credit Unions and our specialist team is here to help. Our dedicated team combines its deep sector knowledge with practical accountancy expertise and strategic business insight. We work with Credit Unions of all sizes to build long term relationships and become trusted advisers to help our clients respond with confidence to the challenges of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.

For more information or to discuss your Credit Union’s specific requirements, please contact a member of our team.

Our services include:

HR & Payroll At RBK, our HR experts will help your Credit Union comply with its obligations under employment legislation. We provide practical support to help you address HR and employee related queries. Independent Review RBK offer a range of independent reviews which can include areas such as loan book reviews, corporate governance reviews, post-merger evaluation and bespoke assignments which can be tailored to your specific requirements. Mergers & Transfers of Engagements At RBK, we have extensive experience supporting both small and large credit unions through mergers and transfers of engagements. Strategic Assistance A well-developed strategic plan is a fundamental tool to assist in the delivery of long term sustainability, operational resilience and enhance member value. Risk & Compliance Effective risk management involves embracing uncertainty and seeking opportunity in areas where there are appropriate skills and resources to manage the risk to maturity. Internal Audit At RBK, our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Credit Union sector means that we are well positioned to provide a practical risk-focused internal audit service. Annual Audit We tailor our audit work to the specific risk profile of your Credit Union. This enables our team to deliver an efficient, risk focused audit that is fully compliant with regulatory requirements while also providing constructive insights to help identify opportunities for operational and control improvements.

Team members

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Michelle O’Donoghue

Governance, Risk and Assurance Partner

Tel: +353 90 6480600

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Audit & Business Advisory Partner

Tel: +353 1 6440100

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Head of HR Solutions

Tel: +353 90 6480600

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