The Directorate of Internal Audit is an independent assurance and consulting function of the University. It evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
The Directorate operates in accordance with the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658), relevant public financial management laws and international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
The Directorate of Internal Audit is headed by the Director of Internal Audit, who reports administratively to the Vice-Chancellor and functionally to the Audit Committee.
The Directorate is organized into the following Departments:
Department of Financial Audit
Department of Compliance & Information Technology Audit
Department of Performance Audit and Investigations
The Directorate is supported by a Secretariat, which serves as the administrative and coordination hub of the Directorate. The Secretariat is headed by the Head of Administration, who reports directly to the Director. The Head of Administration oversees administrative operations, ensures efficient documentation and records management, facilitates communication within the Directorate and with stakeholders, and provides logistical and organizational support to enable the Directorate to achieve its mandate effectively.