The chief audit executive and staff of The Schwan Food Company's Audit Services department have responsibility to:
Develop a flexible annual internal audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the audit committee for review and approval as well as periodic updates.
Implement the annual internal audit plan, as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management a the audit committee.
Maintain a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of this Charter.
Evaluate and assess significant merging consolidating functions and new or services, processes, operations, and control processes coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.
Issue periodic reports to the audit committee and management summarizing results of audit activities, including significant audit issues and management action plans.
Keep the audit committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.