EXCEL FORCE MSC BERHAD Annual Report 2017

28 EXCEL FORCE MSC BERHAD (570777-X) ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Corporate Governance Statement (cont’d) PRINCIPLE B – EFFECTIVE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d) I Audit Committee (cont’d) 8.0 There is an effective and independent audit committee. The Board is able to objectively review the audit committee’s findings and recommendations. The Company’s financial statement is a reliable source of information. (cont’d) 8.4 The AC assesses the suitability, objectivity and independence of the external auditor on an annual basis, the AC establishes policies and procedures that consider among others: • The competence, audit quality and resource capacity of the external auditor in relation to the audit • The nature of the non-audit services rendered and the appropriateness of the level of fees; and • Obtaining written assurance from the external auditors confirming that they are, and have been, independent throughout the conduct of the audit engagement in accordance with the terms of the external professional and regulatory requirements. 9.0 Companies make informed decisions about the level of risk they want to take and implement necessary controls to pursue their objectives. The Board is provided with reasonable assurance that adverse impact arising from a foreseeable future evebt or situation on the company’s objectives is mitigated and managed. 9.1 The Group has an Internal Audit Function that is independent of its activities and operations. Further details of the activities of the Internal Audit Function are set out in the Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control of this Annual Report. The Board emphasizes on the adequacy of the internal control system, and take effective approaches to supervise the implementation of related control measures, whilst enhancing operation efficiency and effectiveness, and improving corporate governance, risk assessment, risk management and internal control so as to protect the shareholders’ investment and the safety of the Company’s assets. 9.2 The Group has established Risk Management Committee of the Management (“RMCM”) on 18 January 2018 and is headed by the Chief Executive Officer. Its member will comprise of key management team. The primary responsibility and purpose of RMCM is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibility with respect to evaluating, reviewing and monitoring the Group’s risk management framework on on-going basis. The RMCM reports to AC and the Board in implementing and ensuring effective risk management of the Company. 10.0 Companies have an effective governance, risk management and internal control framework and stakeholders are able to assess the effectiveness of such a framework. The Group has outsourced its internal audit function to an independent consultant firm. The internal audit function covers all material controls including financial, operational and risk management functions. The internal audit findings are reported to the Audit Committee every quarter and the corrective actions are taken by the relevant departments. The AC also decides on internal audit function among others the; • Appointment and removal; • Scope of work; • Performance evaluation; and • Budget.