Date of issue: 12th November 2007

SUCCESS FOR GROWING INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM

Chartered accountants Clement Keys’ Internal Audit department is celebrating its success following two high profile local wins.  The Firm’s internal audit department saw off competition to secure new contracts with Bournville Village Trust and Joseph Chamberlain College .

“Both clients are undergoing significant development at present and our experience and knowledge means we are well placed to help them manage the risks to achieving their objectives”, says Lee Glover, Director of Internal Audit. Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College are currently involved in the development of their new College campus at Highgate Birmingham, due to open its doors to students August 2008.  The impressive structure which overlooks the old site at Highgate will offer state of the art learning facilities and enhances the choice for local students. Bournville Village Trust has an excellent reputation locally and nationally for its social housing and a deep heritage linked to the world famous Bournville chocolate factory and the Cadbury family.  Bournville is proud of its heritage and is expanding its geographical spread and offering as a sustainable communities developer investing in new projects in the Telford area in recognition of the expanding commuter belt for Birmingham .  

 “These represent significant wins for us, and illustrate the strength of our expertise as a local Firm with national credentials”, adds Andrew Gibson , Manager.  

Clement Keys delivers a bespoke, cost-effective service to a wide client base. The team’s approach, which is proactive and utilises a robust risk based methodology, is designed to maximise the added value an effective internal audit service offers.  

These new clients join a growing number of local clients utilising the skills and experience of the Clement Keys Internal Audit team, including Police Credit Union, Sandwell MBC and Harborne Parish Lands Charity.