AddressJoin our team on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula and use your recent and relevant financial, accounting, risk management or audit experience as an independent member of the District Council of Yankalilla Audit and Risk Committee
Our Audit and Risk Committee play a key role in assisting local government to fulfil its governance and oversight responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, internal control structure, risk management systems, legislative compliance, ethical accountability and the internal and external audit functions.
The District Council of Yankalilla is seeking to appoint an independent Audit and Risk Committee member. Applicants must have recent and relevant financial, accounting, risk management or audit experience.
The Local Government Act 1999 requires that Council appoints an Audit Committee. This Committee is a sub-committee of Council that meets on at least four occasions per year. Its function includes the following:
1. Monitor and review financial statements of the Council; and
2. Review updates to council’s Long Term Financial Plan, Strategic Management Plans and Annual Business Plans; and
3. Review the adequacy of the accounting, internal financial control, financial reporting and other financial management systems and practices of the Council; and
4. Monitor Council’s risk management programs.
The Committee comprises two (2) Council members and three (3) independent members with relevant skills, knowledge and experience, one of which will carry out the function of Chairperson to the Committee.
We are seeking persons of high calibre with a strong financial background relevant to the functions listed above. Experience with local government financial systems would be advantageous but not required. Sitting fees apply.
The appointment is for the term 29 July 2024 to 30 July 2027.
Applications outlining the applicant’s experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications should be forwarded to the Director Corporate Services, District Council of Yankalilla via Seek by 4.00pm on Monday 3 June 2024.
Any enquiries regarding the position can be forwarded to the Director Corporate Services via **************@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
