Audit Committee Member

Job Title: Audit Committee Member

Location: Bridgend

Salary: These positions are not remunerated but expenses and attendance allowance are paid

Job Type: Part time

About Us:

The Commissioner and Chief Constable of South Wales Police as separate Corporations Sole wish to recruit several new members to their Joint Audit Committee following expiry of term of some current members.

About the role:

The well-established independent Joint Audit Committee has a key role in the independent governance assurance framework for both organisations. The Committee helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of both the internal and external audit functions and to provide assurance to the Commissioner and the Chief Constable on the effectiveness of the respective internal control environments for finance, risk management and corporate governance arrangements in securing Value for Money.

We would very much welcome applications from experienced leaders from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicity, who have a passion for policing and the integral role it plays in the communities of South Wales. We wish to continue to enjoy the benefits of a dynamic committee with a breadth and depth of experience to challenge our thinking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To contribute to the effective discharge of the duties and responsibilities of the Committee as set out in the Committee terms of reference.

• To maintain effective working relationships with committee members, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief Constable, Section 151 officers and both internal and external auditors.
• To be diligent in preparing for committee meetings and making an effective contribution to those meetings to provide independent assurance of the governance, internal control and finance, risk and performance management arrangements of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Force.

Conduct of Committee Meetings

• Contribute to the business of each Committee meeting in a manner which supports all matters on the agenda being dealt with effectively and appropriately.
• Address the Committee on all matters where an opinion or decision is required and in such a manner that does not inhibit other members of the committee wishing to express a different opinion.
• Advise the Committee Chair where an interest or potential conflict of interest may exist in respect of a matter to be discussed at a meeting and act on the advice of the Chair.

Committee Culture

• As a member of the committee, contribute to a culture that supports.

i) Each member to use his or her best efforts in carrying out his or her duties as a member of the Committee;

ii) The highest level of integrity accountability and honesty in the actions of the Committee and of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and the other officers of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner /Force;

iii) Respect and dignity among the members, officers and the external and internal auditor;

iv) The candid and timely sharing of information among the members of the Committee, management and the external auditor;

v) Acceptance by all members of the Committee of the right of every member to hold and express a dissenting opinion; and a commitment to best governance practices.

Miscellaneous Matters

• When necessary or desirable, to facilitate the effective performance of the Committee's duties, attend other meetings and committees.

About you:

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the public sector in Wales, have experience/understanding of Audit Committee and strategic management experience including finance. Having undertaken a skills audit of our existing members we are particularly seeking and may prioritise knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Strategic Policing
• Cyber, Fraud and Technology
• Governance and Assurance
• Strategic Financial Management /professional accountancy qualification.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in Wales

Successful applicants will:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of audit processes;
• Have experience of strategic planning, risk management and performance management;
• Have the ability to assure and experience of scrutinising financial and statistical information;
• Have a sound knowledge of best practices in governance and internal control;
• Be able to interpret and question material;
• Constructively challenge reported facts and opinion;
• Show commitment to the audit process and high ethical standards;
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to actively contribute to discussion and debate;

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Audit Oversight Committee Member, Audit and Risk Committee Member, Financial Oversight Committee Member, Audit Advisory Committee Member, and Compliance and Audit Committee Member may also be considered.