Governance

Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Advisory body monitoring financial health, audit compliance and enterprise risk management.

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Purpose

The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee provides independent assurance to Council on the University's financial management, internal controls and risk environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Scrutinise annual budgets, management accounts and the financial statements.
  • Oversee internal and external audit programmes and follow-up of findings.
  • Maintain the institutional risk register and assurance map.
  • Advise Council on investment, treasury and value-for-money matters.

Composition

Independent Council members with financial expertise (majority), the Finance Director and the Head of Internal Audit in attendance.

Meets

Quarterly.