Grand Erie District School Board Seeks Volunteer Community Member with Financial Expertise to Serve on Audit Committee
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
We are excited to announce a remarkable opportunity to join our Audit Committee. Comprised of three Trustees and two distinguished independent members from our vibrant community, this committee plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of accountability and transparency. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the Audit Committee fall under the following key areas: financial reporting, internal control framework, risk management, performance and function of the Board’s internal and external auditors and compliance with its obligations under legislation, specifically Ontario Regulation 361/10, which governs audit committees. The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training and orientation will be provided to clarify roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee.
This volunteer role is for a three-year term effective September 28, 2023.
Candidate Eligibility:
- Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards
- The applicant must not be a current employee or officer of the Board or of any other district school board or school authority
- The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the Board
Submission of Applications:
Qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4:30 p.m. on August 28, 2023 to:
Rafal Wyszynski, Superintendent of Business & Treasurer
Grand Erie District School Board
349 Erie Avenue, Brantford ON N3T 5V3