Audit committee

The Board has delegated to the Committee responsibility for overseeing the financial reporting and internal control of the Group and for maintaining an appropriate relationship with the Company's auditors.

The role of the Committee is to encourage and safeguard the highest standards of integrity, financial reporting, risk management and internal control. The principal responsibilities of the Committee include:

  • reviewing the form and content and monitoring the integrity of the Company's and the Group's financial statements
  • monitoring and reviewing the arrangements for ensuring the objectivity and effectiveness of the external and internal audit functions
  • recommending to the Board the appointment, re-appointment or removal of the external auditors
  • reviewing the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and risk management systems
  • reviewing and monitoring the Company's ethical standards, procedures for ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements and its relationship with the relevant regulatory authorities.

Members of the Committee
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Kevin Parry (Chairman)
Andrew Beeson
Luc Bertrand
Merlyn Lowther

More Information
View Audit Committee Report
View the Committee Terms of Reference