Internal Audit Office
Mr. Constantine. C. Mathonsi:
Chief Internal Auditor
In Brief
The Internal Audit function was established by the University Council in accordance with Paragraph 223 of the First Schedule of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act to provide assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance processes in line with the standards of the Professional Practice of Internal auditing.
Whom does the Internal Audit Serve?
Internal Audit is a service function that provides key stakeholders with a range of risk-based activities to assess whether the University is operating as expected. The key stakeholders include the Council, Audit Committee, the Vice-Chancellor and senior management.
Mission
The Mission of the Internal Audit Office is to enhance and protect the University's value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight.
To accomplish our mission as an Internal Audit function, we are guided by Paragraph 227 of the First Schedule of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act which provides that Internal Audit function should:
- Evaluate the governance processes;
- Conduct an objective assessment of the effectiveness of risk management processes and the internal control framework;
- Systematically analyze and evaluate business processes and associated controls;
- Assess the risk of fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour and other irregularities.
Internal Audit Services
How does
Internal Audit provide its services?
- Providing an independent, unbiased assessment of the University’s operations.
- Acting as a catalyst for improvements in governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Advising management on what it needs to know when it needs to know it.
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Reviewing the University’s achievement of its goals.
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Assessing if decisions are procedurally made and approved.
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Evaluating the reliability and integrity of information.
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Considering the efficiency, effectiveness, economy and ethics of Departments, Units and Sections' activities.
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Assessing compliance with laws, regulations, policies, contracts and procedures
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