Audit Committee Charter
Audit Committee Charter
OF
INFOSYS LIMITED
1. Objectives
The objectives of the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the
“Board) of Infosys Limited (the “Company”) is to assist the Board with oversight of (i) the
accuracy, integrity and transparency of the Company's financial statements with
adequate and timely disclosures; (ii) compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
(iii) the Company's independent auditors' qualifications and independence; (iv) the
performance of the Company's independent auditors and internal auditors; and (v)
acquisitions and investments made by the Company.
The role, responsibilities and powers of the Committee shall include matters set out in
this charter and such other items as may be prescribed by applicable laws as amended
or by the Board in compliance with applicable law from time to time.
2. Process
i. Ensuring an effective and independent internal audit function which works to provide
assurance regarding the adequacy and operation of internal controls and processes
intended to safeguard the Company’s assets, effective and efficient use of the
Company’s resources and, timely and accurate recording of all transactions.
ii. Meeting the independent auditor at the end of each quarter and financial year to
discuss key observations relating to the financial statement for the relevant period.
iii. Providing an independent channel of communication for the Chief Compliance Officer,
internal auditor and the independent auditor.
iv. Inviting members of the management, and at its discretion, external experts in legal,
financial and technical matters, to provide advice and guidance.
v. Providing periodic feedback and reports to the Board.
vi. Meeting at least four times in a year and not more than one hundred and twenty days
shall elapse between two meetings.
vii. Reviewing its own charter, structure, processes and membership periodically and
recommending proposed changes to the Board for approval.
3. Powers
5 Composition.
5.1 Each member of the Committee must be a member of the Board who
satisfies all applicable definitions of independence for directors and audit
committee members (as defined in (i) the Listed Company Manual of the
NYSE and (ii) the rules of the SEC (iii) Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
made thereunder (iv) SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time as
determined by the Board after consideration of all factors determined to
be relevant under the rules and regulations of the NYSE and the SEC.
5.2 The Committee shall comprise a minimum of three directors.
5.3 Each member of the Committee will be able to read and understand
fundamental financial statements and otherwise comply with the financial
literacy requirements in accordance with NYSE rules and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015 (“SEBI LODR”),
as amended from time to time. At least one of the members must be an
“audit committee financial expert” as determined by the Board in
accordance with Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K under the US
Securities Act and shall possess accounting or related financial
management expertise in accordance with Regulation 18(1)(c) of the
SEBI LODR requirements.
5.4 One of the members shall be elected as the chairperson, either by the
entire Board or by the members themselves, by majority vote. The
chairperson of the Committee shall be present at annual general
meetings to answer shareholder queries.
5.5 The members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board, and shall
continue until their successors are duly elected. In recognition of the time
burden associated with the service and with a view to bring in fresh
insight, the Committee may consider limiting the term of the committee
service, by automatic rotation or by other means. In addition, no member
of the Committee shall simultaneously serve on the audit committees of
more than 2 other public companies listed in the US, unless the Board
determines that such simultaneous service would not impair the ability of
such member to effectively serve on the Committee. They should be
diligent, knowledgeable, dedicated, interested in the job and willing to
devote a substantial amount of time and energy to the responsibilities of
the Committee, in addition to Board responsibilities.
5.6 The Company Secretary shall act as the secretary to the Committee.
6. Disclosure requirements.