Vision & Value

Vision of Internal Audit

The vision of Internal Audit is to be an independent and respected function that actively supports the University objectives by delivering high quality, results oriented, independent internal audit services that benefit our stakeholders by improving operations, increasing efficiency and reducing risk.

Internal Audit aspires to provide, with the resources available to it, an excellent service to the highest professional standards. Wherever possible we practise active internal auditing to achieve our mission by focussing on current issues and solutions. Where appropriate and having regard to the need to maintain independence from management‘s role, we will engage directly and actively on live issues rather than simply reporting historic events after the fact.

Values of Internal Audit

Internal Audit is committed to impartiality, fairness, integrity and ethical conduct in the performance of its work. We work in partnership with areas under review in an open transparent manner with full communication. Our relationship with the University community is characterised by respect, helpfulness, sharing, patience and openness.

The Internal Audit function operates to, and is continually working to improve its conformance with, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics and Standards, the conceptual frameworks for professional auditors to ensure compliance with the four fundamental principles of ethics:

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality
• Competency