Internal Audit

BHC is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably qualified and experienced professional services provider for the provision of internal audit and related services. The services required comprise: a. Development of an Internal Audit Strategy and periodic Internal Audit Plan as required for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee. b. Delivery of Internal Audit work as set out in the Internal Audit Plan, including submission of Internal Audit Reports to the Audit and Risk Committee. c. Attending at least three Audit and Risk Committee meetings per annum. d. Attendance at Leadership Team Risk meetings at least twice per year. e. Availability to meet with Chair of Audit and Risk Committee as required. f. Availability for periodic progress meetings with the nominated BHC contact for Internal Audit re progress reporting, issues arising and timing of reviews. g. Keep BHC Management and Audit and Risk Committee informed of best practice; on internal controls, risk management and governance. h. Risk management - This will include advising on industry practice, commenting on the BHC Corporate Risk Register, internal controls and corporate governance practices. i. Any other service incidental to the above. j. Liaison with the external auditors may be required from time to time. Applicants should note that the successful Applicant must, as a condition of any contract award, possess an appropriate industry qualification to undertake statutory audit and be registered with one of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) members.