Audit Committee Member

CGF (Chartered Government Finance Officer) | SAIMFO | 36+ Years Local Government.

Key Value

1

Independent, ethical oversight grounded in legislation;

2

Ability to interrogate financial statements and audit outcomes;

3

Practical understanding of municipal risks and controls; and

4

Strong governance leadership and accountability focus

Dr Tesselaar’s experience as an Audit Committee Member candidate spans expertise in municipal finance, governance, risk management, and compliance oversight within the local government environment.

His career includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at district municipality level, achieving seven consecutive clean audits, demonstrating strong alignment with the oversight and assurance requirements of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and guidance issued by the Auditor-General of South Africa.

Practical
experience

1

Internal control systems and audit processes;

2

Risk management frameworks;

3

Financial reporting and GRAP compliance; andHub.

4

Supply Chain Management governance.

Relevant
competencies

1

Municipal Systems Act;

2

MFMA Circulars and Treasury Regulations; and

3

King governance principles (ethical leadership, accountability, transparency).

Oversight capability:

1

Financial sustainability and budget credibility;

2

Performance management systems;

3

Consequence management and compliance enforcement; and

4

Institutional governance and policy review.

Track record

1

Leading financial governance at West Coast (Best Run Municipality) and Overberg

2

Advising on audit readiness and compliance frameworks; and

3

Designing and implementing revenue and debt collection systems.

Contact johan@johantesselaarconsulting.co.za

Johan Tesselaar

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