Call for Audit Committee Members

Job title:

Call for Audit Committee Members

Company:

Commonwealth Secretariat

Job description

Commonwealth Secretariat invites new members to join its Audit CommitteeThe Audit Committee (the Committee) is appointed by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Board of Governors. The Committee is advisory and assists the Board of Governors in fulfilling its responsibilities by:

• Advising on the appointment of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s external and internal auditors as well as maintaining oversight of their work.

• Keeping under review the Secretariat’s system of internal control and risk management.

• Monitoring the integrity of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s financial statements and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

The Committee meets four times a year in London. Meetings are scheduled for three hours between 4 and 7 pm on a weekday. In addition, some preparatory work is required in advance of the meetings.The appointment will initially be for a period up to three years. The position is unpaid but reasonable local travel expenses can be reimbursed.This opportunity is open to individuals who are Commonwealth citizens residing in London. Applicants should be persons with significant experience in financial management, risk management, assurance processes, human resources, or IT management.The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes applications from all eligible people irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:43:03 GMT

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