Member of the CGE Audit Committee needed at Commission for Gender Equality

Requirements

• Post-Graduate qualification in Accounting / Law / Auditing / Risk Management / Financial Management.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial management / Risk management / Auditing / Law environment.
• Minimum of 6 years serving in the Audit and/or Risk Committee.
• Willingness to serve the interests of the public in a responsible manner.
• A good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
• Regulations and other legislation governing the work of public entities.
• An understanding of gender equality will be an added advantage.

 Key Functions

• Persons interested in these posts, and who are eminently qualified will be expected to provide oversight and guide the Commission on the following matters:
• Internal audit.
• Internal financial controls.
• Accounting policies.
• Risk management.
• Adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information.
• Performance management.
• Effective governance.
• Compliance with legislations.
• Review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Corporate governance.
• Ethics.

Term of Office

• The term of office of appointed candidates will be three years, after which the Commission may review the incumbency.

Candidates should possess the following qualities:

• Independence.
• Integrity.
• Transparency.
• Analytical mindset.
• Objectivity.
• Good communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Willingness to dedicate sufficient time to serve in the Audit Committee.

 Applications

It is mandatory that an applicant submit the following:

• Motivational letter and Comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of ID and Qualifications.
• Telephone details and e-mail addresses of three contactable referees.