The Commonwealth Secretariat invites new members to join its Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee (the Committee) is appointed by the Commonwealth Secretariatโs 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 Secretariatโs external and internal auditors as well as maintaining oversight of their work. Keeping under review the Secretariatโs system of internal control and risk management. Monitoring the integrity of the Commonwealth Secretariatโs 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. Interested candidates for this voluntary position should submit a copy of their CV and a covering letter via the online portal.
The closing date for applications is 23 April 2024 at 17:00 BST. Document Commonwealth Secretariat Audit Committee Terms of Reference (113.67 KB) Apply now