Expressions of Interest - Audit and Risk Management Committee

⁠⁠⁠Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as an external member to Council’s Audit and risk Management Committee (audit committee) for a period of two years.

The objective of the audit committee is to accept responsibility for the annual external audit and liaise with the local government’s auditor so that Council can be satisfied with the performance of the local government in managing its affairs.

The committee is to facilitate:

a) the enhancement of the credibility and objectivity of *internal and external financial reporting;
b) effective management of financial and other risks and the protection of Council assets;
c) compliance with laws and regulations as well as use of best practice guidelines relative to audit, risk management, internal control and legislative compliance;
d) the coordination of the internal audit function with the external audit.

The external member is required to demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge in financial management, or reporting, or governance, or auditing, or risk, and relevant skills and experience in providing independent expert advice.

The external member will be entitled to receive reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

Any questions regarding the position can be directed to Charlie Clarke, Manager Governance charliec@fremantle.wa.gov.au or on 08 9432 6941.

Expressions of interest, detailing background and experience are to be addressed to:
Glen Dougall, Director City Business
PO Box 807
Fremantle 6160 WA

Expressions of interest must be received by 30 September 2019.

Philip St John
Chief Executive Officer