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JOB DESCRIPTION

Effective Date:

Post No:

Job Title:

Independent Member of Audit Committee

Post Holder:

PURPOSE OF JOB

To act as a non-voting independent member of the council�s audit committee

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

� �To give independent opinion and advice to the Audit Committee on:

� the effectiveness of the authority�s risk management arrangements, the control environment and associated anti-fraud and anti-corruption arrangements;

� actions being taken on risk-related issues identified by auditors and inspectors;

� the authority�s assurance statements, including the Statement on Internal Control, ensuring they properly reflect the risk environment and any actions required to improve it;

� internal audit�s strategy, plan and performance;

� summary internal audit reports, including the main issues arising, and action that has been taken where necessary;

� the annual report of the head of internal audit;

� the reports of external audit and inspection agencies;

� the effectiveness of the relationships between external and internal audit, inspection agencies and other relevant bodies, and the active promotion of the value of the audit process;

� the financial statements, external auditor�s opinion and reports to members, along with management action in response to the issues raised by external audit;

� A commitment to the Council�s Strategic Plan

� To undertake any training and development as required

� To comply fully with the Council�s Equal Opportunity Policy, �Health and Safety at Work Policy and the Council�s IT Security Policy

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:

INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF AUDIT COMMITTEE

Attributes:

Essential/Desirable

Education and

Training

� A CCAB qualified accountant

Essential

Experience

� Experience of working at a senior level in a medium / large organisation.

� Experience of Financial Management in the form of accountancy, audit or management of a large budget

Essential

Skills and Abilities

� Able to understand complex issues and the importance of accountability and probity in public life

� Able to analyse and assess evidence and come to a rational conclusion

� Able to demonstrate objectivity

� Able to demonstrate integrity and discretion

� Able to make decisions

� Effective interpersonal skills

Essential

Knowledge

� Knowledge of corporate governance arrangements in either public or private sectors

� Knowledge of risk management

� Awareness and/or evidence of working in an environment committed to promoting equal opportunities

� Knowledge of local government

Essential

Desirable

Personal Attributes

� Not a councillor or officer of the council or have been so in the preceding five years prior to appointment

� No criminal convictions

� Not an undischarged bankrupt

� No significant business dealings with the Council

� No connection with any political group

Essential

Commitment

� This role will require a commitment to attend six evening meetings per annum

� These meetings will also require commitment through an appropriate level of prior preparation

� Training will be available but will also require a time commitment

Essential