Introducing the Internal Audit Unit at
ILRI
Peter Getugi
July 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

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.

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