We would like to inform you that, in accordance with Article 17 of our Statutes, the ICAR General Assembly will need to elect a Financial Inspector to fill the position formerly held by Mr. Hans Jansen (Germany) who was elected to the ICAR Board in March 2025. 
Position Summary:
Provides independent review/assessment of ICAR’s Annual Financial Statements on behalf of the respective Boards and General Assemblies.
Appointment:
Inspectors are elected from the membership and represent members of the Association and will not be members of the Board.
Duties:
ICAR has two Financial Inspectors who are responsible for the independent review and assessment of ICAR’s Annual Financial Statements. ICAR’s Annual Financial Statements shall be inspected each year by at least one of the two Inspectors. ICAR’s financial year-end is December 31st. The Financial Inspectors will provide initial feedback to the Chief Executive and then report to the Board. The Financial Statements are sent to the members for approval at the ICAR General Assembly, where the Inspectors report their findings to the members prior to approval. Mr Cyril Cabrol (France) as the existing other Financial Inspector will be there to steer and assist you in the role as you settle in
Person:
This is important role for the organisation and requires a person who has held previous roles that entailed significant Budget responsibility. The Person must be working in one of our full member organisations.
Knowledge, experience and competencies required for Financial Inspectors
| Essential | Desirable |
| Proven experience in Accounting/Financial background in DHI/Performance Recording or Breeding Services Org. | Ø 5 yrs. experience at least at mid-management level.
Ø DHI / Breeding Operations experience |
Competencies required for Financial Inspectors
| Essential |
| Accounting/Financial experience |
| Must be from an ICAR Member |
| Must have an understanding of the mission and vision of ICAR |
| Excellent written and spoken English |
Time Commitments – Meetings:
The Financial Inspector is expected to attend the meetings of ICAR’s Financial Committee (usually held quarterly). The Financial Inspector is invited but not expected to attend monthly ICAR Board video meetings and attend the Board meeting held in conjunction with the ICAR Annual General Assembly in the country hosting ICAR’s Annual Conference. Time commitment equates to approximately 4-5 days/annum plus travel time. Background reading is required to prepare for meetings.
Reimbursement of Costs:
Accommodation and meal expenses relating to attending ICAR Board activities at Annual Conference are to be covered by participating Members. For activities outside Annual Conferences (e.g. Financial Audit) ICAR shall reimburse travel and accommodation as authorised by the CE.
Why would you want to nominate or be nominated as a Financial Inspector for ICAR? This is a great opportunity for an professional working in one of our member organisations to get to see how ICAR operates. By doing this role you get to interact with the CE and the ICAR Board through its Finance Committee. You will gain invaluable international exposure to the ICAR network. From a personal and a company viewpoint you will get to see and share how ICAR and indeed how other members approach financial matters in the business world of animal recording. In short it broadens your horizons.
Full ICAR Members who wish to propose a candidate should submit a supporting letter from their organisation along with a short CV of the candidate. These documents must be sent by email to martin@icar.org no later than July 31st, 2025.