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FARMC
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Finance Audit and Risk Management Committee

FARMC provides independent oversight of EACO's financial health, strategic plan implementation, risk management, and audit functions — advising EXCOM to ensure organisational sustainability.

Key Functions
  • Strategic Plan and Budget review
  • Working Group performance monitoring
  • Financial statements and audit oversight
  • Revenue sustainability recommendations
  • Risk assessment and management advice
  • Financial rules and regulations review
Leadership

Committee Leadership

Chairperson
Mr. Daniel Elias
Organisation
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
🇹🇿Tanzania
Vice Chairperson
Mr. Melchior Nzakizwanimana
Organisation
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA)
🇷🇼Rwanda
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Coordinated By
EACO Secretariat — Accountant / Finance Officer
Mandate

Terms of Reference

i

Review EACO's Strategic Plan, Annual Action Plans and Budget and make recommendations to EXCOM.

ii

Review the performance of the Working Groups in line with the implementation of the Strategic Plan (monitoring & evaluation).

iii

Review the Financial Statements before being audited and present the audit reports and recommendations to EXCOM for approval.

iv

Review EACO financial rules and Regulations from time to time as it deems necessary.

v

Review from time to time the status of EACO's income and recommend alternative sources of revenue that would help towards its sustainability.

vi

Review the internal audit plan and reports, and make appropriate recommendations to EXCOM.

vii

Assess EACO risk management and advise EXCOM appropriately.

viii

Advise EXCOM on financial sustainability of EACO and other matters related to finance and risk management of the organisation.

Governance

Safeguarding Financial Integrity

FARMC plays a critical oversight role in EACO, ensuring that financial resources are managed responsibly, strategic plans are implemented effectively, and risks are identified and mitigated proactively.

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Reports To
EXCOM — recommendations submitted for approval
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Coordinated By
EACO Secretariat Accountant / Finance Officer
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Strategic Oversight
Annual Action Plans, Budget and Strategic Plan review
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Risk Mandate
Risk assessment, audit review and sustainability advice