Introducing the Internal Audit Unit at ILRI

Peter GetugiJuly 2013

Why we’re here

• We’re here to provide a broad range of audit services designed to help our organization meet its objectives. One of our key roles is to monitor risks and ensure that the controls in place are adequate to mitigate those risks.

• We are a corporate governance cornerstone —along

with the board, executive management, and the external auditors. We can help you comply with new legislation and regulations for enhanced corporate governance.

What you can expect…

• Clarity.• Courtesy.• Credibility.• Consistency.• Competency.• Comprehension.• Communication.• Certified professionalism

How we can help you…

• We’ll make an objective assessment of your operations, and share ideas for best practices.

• We’ll provide counsel for improving controls, processes and procedures, performance, and risk management.

• We’ll suggest ways for reducing costs, enhancing revenues, and improving profits.

• We’ll deliver competent consulting, assurance, and facilitation services.

Our menu of services…

• Independent counsel and consulting • Emerging-issue education• Control- and risk-assessment training and

facilitated workshops• Fraud awareness • Joint venture and M&A opinions• Global services• Assurance

Plus, we will…

Plus, we will…

• Benchmark performance and best practices.• Confirm internal and external compliance with laws,

regulations, policies, and procedures.• Ensure compliance with contract terms and

conditions.• Compare records with physical assets.• Reconcile independent and corporate records.• Review new system development projects.• Evaluate computer and software app controls.• Investigate alleged fraud situations.

What this means to you…

You have, at your fingertips:• A coach.• An advocate.• A risk manager. • A controls expert.• An efficiency specialist.• A problem-solving partner

What this means to you…

•A safety net

How you can help us…

• Controls are everybody’s business. This means we all need to work together toward mutual accountability for internal control. If you are aware of a control that’s not working, let’s put our heads together and come up with a way to make it better.

Where we go from here…

• When you involve us as part of the solution, we can help you meet your goals and objectives in a variety of ways.

• Remember: We’re by your side, at your service, in your best interests!

The Institute of Internal Auditors

• This presentation template was prepared by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as a benefit of membership.

• The IIA is the internal audit profession’s acknowledged leader, recognized authority, and principal educator.

The presentation has a Creative Commons license. You are free to re-use or distribute this work, provided credit is given to ILRI.

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