Audit Committee

Description

Audit Committee: 7 members 

The Audit Committee oversees the integrity of the management control and information systems of The United Church of Canada.  

Mandate 

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the United Church’s financial reporting, control, and audit functions. It also oversees the pension plan audit on behalf of the Pension Board. 

This committee’s responsibilities include the following: 

• reviewing the annual and interim financial statements, including selecting appropriate accounting policies and practices, and recommending to the appropriate bodies approval of the annual financial statements
• ensuring that the appropriate safeguards are in place for the General Council Office’s financial systems and control systems, and reviewing and assessing the financial risk management practices
• recommending the selection of external auditors for approval by the General Council or its Executive, approving in advance the plan and scope of all auditing and non-auditing services provided by the external auditors, and reviewing the results of annual audits 

The committee will establish procedures for confidential, anonymous submission of concerns by employees of the church in relation to questionable accounting and auditing matters. 

Membership 

The Audit Committee is made up of four to six members, one chairperson, one member from the General Council Executive or Finance Advisory Committee, and one member of the Pension Board. Members will have the technical skills required for this work while aiming to reflect the diversity of the United Church, with particular attention to its equity commitments. 

At this time, the committee is prioritizing the appointment of new members who―in addition to the needed financial and church competencies―would bring the perspectives of ministry personnel, regional councils outside of Ontario, or one or more of the identities noted below as a part of the church’s equity and full participation commitments.  

Member Skills and Experience 

Given the technical nature of the work, Audit Committee members will have experience in financial reporting and/or risk management. 

United Church Relationship: Active participant or full member

Expectations and Term 

The committee meets at least four times each year by video- or teleconference call. In line with achieving our climate commitments, face-to-face meetings will be minimized. 

The term of this appointment is for three years (August 2025–August 2028) with the possibility of reappointment for a second three-year term. 

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please see the complete description, below.

To Express Interest

To apply for this vacancy, please express interest or nominate someone.

All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please contact Member Engagement. Incomplete or late submissions cannot be considered.

For further information or assistance in expressing interest or nominating someone, please contact:

Member Engagement
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781
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Downloads

• 45-04 Audit Committee.pdf (174.59 KB) (PDF)