Chairperson of Audit Committee at Senqu Local Municipality

A suitable candidate is hereby invited to apply for the position of Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Senqu Local Municipality, in accordance with the provisions of Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, No. 56 of 2003.
PERIOD: 3 YEAR CONTRACT
REMUNERATION: The appointed candidate will be reimbursed following the rates as approved by the National Treasury
REQUIREMENTS:

• At least an Honours Degree in Auditing or Risk Management Membership a relevant professional body, such as a recognized auditing, risk management mandatory
• At least 10 years’ experience in Auditing or Risk Management environment with 3 years proven being a member of Risk Management Committee or Audit Committee
• Knowledge and understanding of Internal Controls, Project Management, Governance, Accounting Practices, ICT, and exposure to Risk management legislation and policies.
• The Municipality will not consider applicants who are already serving in more than two (2) Audit Committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the Audit Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Municipal Council and the Accounting Officer.
• Ensures that the Audit Committee provides advice on matters pertaining to Internal Audit, Risk Management, Performance Management, Internal Financial Controls, Accounting Policies, Adequacy, Reliability, and Accuracy of Financial Reporting and Information Technology, Effective Governance, Review of the AFS and other related work in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Ensures that the Audit Committee provides advice on Compliance with the Local Government
• Municipal Finance Management Act, the Annual Division of Revenue Act and any other applicable legislation, Performance Legislation.