Objective

To provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer in the proper management of resources.

The Unit will perform the following activities:-

(i)Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources;

(ii)Review and report on conformity with financial and operational procedures in accordance to legislations, regulations and instructions for control over the expenditure;

(iii)Review and report on the correct classifications and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;

(iv)Develop audit procedures to facilitate compliance with international standards;

(v)Review and report on the reliability, integrity of financial operations, data, prepare financial statements and other reports;

(vi)Review and report on the system in place used to safeguard assets, and verify existence of such assets;

(vii)Review and report on operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals;

(viii) Review and report on the reactions by the management to internal audit reports, and assist the management in the implementation of the recommendations of reports and follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations provided by the Control and Auditor General;

(ix)Review and report on the adequacy of control built into computerized systems;

(x)Prepare and implement Strategic Audit Plans; and

(xi)Conduct performance audits on appraisal of development projects.

This Unit will be led by Chief Internal Auditor.