Internal Audit

Core Functions

• To provide audit engagement planning and services in Council
• To assess risks associated with financial reporting in Council and recommend corrective measures
• To develop policies which deter fraud, errors, corruption and unnecessary loss  of Council assets
• To carry out special investigations as appropriate to the interest of Council
• To review the adequacy, effectiveness and application of internal controls as well as reliability of data developed and maintained in the organisation.
• To co-ordinate audit planning and scheduling activities with management of various departments and Council’s External Auditors

Provision of audit services

• o audit Council’s financial records in accordance with standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• To audit Community schools financial records in accordance with standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the International Accounting Standards (IAS).

Facilitate external audits

• To get Council’s books of accounts audited by the Auditor-General or other external auditors appointed by the Auditor-General, within 120 days of starting a new financial year.

Receiving clients / Responding to Queries (Public relations service)

• To respond to clients’ written enquiries, communication and/ complaints within ten (10) working days of receiving such inquiry, communication or complaint.