Objective

To provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer in the proper Management of Resources.

The Unit will perform the following activities: -

1. Review and report on proper control over the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Office;
2. Review and report on conformity with financial and operational procedures laid down in any legislation or any regulations or instructions for control over the expenditure of the Office;
3. Review and report on the correct classification and allocation of revenue and expenditure accounts;
4. Develop audit procedures to facilitate compliance with International Standards;
5. Review and report on the reliability and integrity of financial and operation data and prepared financial statements and other reports;
6. Review and report on the systems in place used to safeguard assets, and verify existence of such assets;
7. Review and report on operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals;
8. Review and report on the reactions by the management to internal audit reports assist management in the implementation of recommendations made by reports and follow-up on the implementation of recommendations made by the Controller and Auditor General;
9. Review and report on the adequacy of controls built into computerized systems in place in the Office;
10. Prepare and implement Strategic Audit Plans; and
11. Conduct performance audits on appraisal of development projects.

The Unit will be led by a Chief Internal Auditor.