Internal Audit Unit
Providing leadership and technical direction on effective controls, risk management and governance processes towards the achievement of the Commission’s mandate.
Overview
About the Internal Audit
The Internal Audit Unit provides leadership and technical direction on effective controls, risk management and governance processes towards the achievement of the mandate of the Commission
“To strengthen accountability, integrity, and good governance through independent and value-adding internal audit.“
Head, Internal Audit
Leads the Internal Audit Unit and reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Director-General, providing independent assurance and advisory services.
David Aryee is a public Sector Finance practitioner with twenty -Two years of experience in Public Sector Accountancy. Fifteen (15) years with MMDAs Finance and Seven (7) years with Agencies and Commissions in Ghana.
David Aryee is a Professional Accountant with ICA (GH) and has worked with the following MMDAs ( Asuogyaman District Assembly, Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District Assembly, Prestea Huni Valley District Assebly, STMA, Jomoro District Assembly and Mpohor District Assembly.
His academic background includes Professional Accountant (ICA GH), CIMA Professional Member, MBA Accountancy (University of Ghana), and Bachelor of Management Studies (U.C.C).
Key Responsibilities
Core functions delivered by the Internal Audit Unit in support of the Commission’s mandate.
Ensure compliance with the Public Financial Management Act and other relevant legislature and standards
Ensure the development and implementation of internal audit work plan
Ensure pre-audit of all financial transactions above specified threshold
Liaise with external auditors to conduct external audit exercise
Lead in the execution of internal audit assignments in accordance with approved plans of the Commission
Safeguard fixed assets of the Commission
Coordinate the preparation of the annual and other periodic reports
Support the implementation of performance management policy in the Unit.
Lead in the execution of internal audit assignments in accordance with approved plans of the Commission
Safeguard fixed assets of the Commission
Lead the development of internal audit reports on the activities of the Commission and make appropriate recommendations to the Governing Board
Ensure the development of and adherence to guidelines and procedures on the activities and programmes of the Commission
Liaise with the Director-General to ensure the implementation of Audit Committee recommendations Ensure the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Unit.
Coordinate the preparation of the budget of the Unit
Units & Sections
Financial Audit
Pre-audit, transaction reviews, and PFM Act compliance.
Operational Audit
Process, programme, and value-for-money assurance.
Risk & Governance
Risk assessments and Audit Committee support.