Vacancies (ITA)

ITA relies very much on the support, knowledge and experience of its members to further the aims of the Association. As well as volunteer positions on committees and advisory councils, ITA also offers specific jobs on a periodic basis. If you are interested in serving our organization, please contact the ITA President

Current Vacancies

Audit Committee (2 vacancies)

The ITA Board is seeking to appoint two suitably qualified people to serve on its new Audit Committee. Members should have experience in financial management or business, although an accounting degree is not necessary. Committee posts are voluntary and it is expected the role requires about 3-4 hours a month. For more information or to express interest in applying for this post, please contact:

Edwin K. Myrick, Jr.
ITA Treasurer
5306 Meadowcrest Cove
Memphis, TN 38117-4328
USA

Tel: (901) 685-8783
E-mail: ekmyrick@bellsouth.net

Application deadline: December 1, 2006

Standing Charge
The Standing Committee on Audit shall assist the ITA Board with its financial oversight responsibilities of all the Association's activities.

Key Responsibilities

• To review the ITA budget income and expenditure accounts and balances quarterly
• To recommend, for approval by the ITA Board, a Certified Public Accountant to undertake an annual review of the Association's accounts and fiscal policies and procedures
• To review all grants, major capital expenditure and contracts regarding their fiscal implications
• To oversee the integrity of the Association's financial accounting process and systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, use of assets and to evaluate and recommend fiscal policies and procedures for approval by the ITA Board
• To oversee the independence and performance of the independent auditors and staff with finance responsibilities

Membership:
The Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members with experience in financial management. The Treasurer shall be a voting member and Chair of the Committee. The Audit Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities, and it has direct access to the independent auditors as well as to anyone in the organization. The Audit Committee has the authority to retain, at the Association’s expense, special legal, accounting, or other consultants or experts it deems necessary in the performance of its duties. All members of the Audit Committee shall be free from any relationship that would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment.