Department of Internal Audit

ABOUT US

The Kyambogo University Internal Audit Department was established out of the merger of the then existing Internal Audit departments in the three institutions namely ITEK, UPK and UNISE.

These were merged to form Kyambogo University Internal Audit Department in accordance with the Universities and other Tertiary Institution Act, 2003.

MANDATE

Internal Audit authority and mandate is derived from Kyambogo University Council. Its functions, activities and operations are defined in an audit charter. The University Council by policy establishes and supports Internal Audit as an independent appraisal function to examine and evaluate University activities/operations as a service to management and Council of Kyambogo University.

VISION

To be the most preferred unit in providing objective, assurance and consulting audit services designed to add value and improve operations at Kyambogo University.

MISSION

To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services through appraisals and evaluation of University operations in order to assist Council and Management identify and manage risks inherent in its processes and ensure efficient application of its resources and attainment of objectives.

AUDIT REPORTING

The Chief Internal Auditor reports functionally to the Audit Committee of Council and administratively to the Vice-Chancellor.

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2020-2024)
Prof. John Baptist Kirabira	Chairperson
Dr. Mary Basasa Muhenda	Member
Mr. Michael Nyango	Member
Mr. Oketcho Joseph	Member
Mr. Silver Kayondo	Member

INTERNAL AUDIT STAFF
CPA.Ashim Tumweboire	Chief Internal Auditor
CPA.Luwandagga Apollo Collins	Principal Internal Auditor
Mr. Kizito Alex	Principal Systems Auditor
CPA.Elongar John Francis	Senior Internal Auditor
CPA.Anne Tumwiine	Senior Internal Auditor
Mrs. Anne Mulumba	Internal Auditor
CPA.Susan Namuli	Internal Auditor
Mrs. Audrey Nimusiima	Internal Auditor
Mr.Byarugaba Mark	Internal Auditor
CPA.Rosette Ampeire	Internal Auditor
Mrs. Betty Florence Atimango	Administrative Secretary
Mrs.Olive Bainomunjiya	Office Attendant

OBJECTIVES:

Review and assess the functioning of systems, processes, and controls.
Identify, assess and evaluate risks affecting achieving University objectives.
Appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are allocated and utilized.
Review compliance with applicable policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Coordinate with External Auditors in the areas above.
To recruit, develop and retain well-qualified experienced, and motivated audit staff.

The extent and frequency of audits depend upon varying circumstances such as results of previous audits, relative risks associated with activities, requests from Management and Council, and resources availability.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Access at all reasonable times to all books, documents, accounts, property, vouchers, records, correspondence, and other data of Kyambogo University necessary for the proper performance of the Internal Audit function; and
The right at reasonable times to enter any premises of the University and to request any officer to furnish all information and such explanations deemed necessary to form an opinion on the functioning of systems, controls, and procedures.
It is incumbent upon all university staff to provide all information and explanations that may be required.

CRITICAL ELEMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDIT FUNCTION

Auditing personnel must have an in depth knowledge of standard practices in the areas under review.
Auditing personnel must have access to all necessary data to form conclusions about the area under review.
Auditing personnel must be aware of explicit guidelines in the area under review as well as the specific communications to those being audited.
Personnel being audited must be provided with a detailed review of the conclusions of any audit and be given an opportunity to appeal any disagreements to a party other than that conducting the audit.
Institutional personnel must have faith in the integrity of the audit and of the officials directing the audit.

CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIT PRIORITIES:

Recruit, develop, and retain well qualified and experienced audit staff
Conduct risk assessment to identify and then prioritize areas for audit emphasis.
Acquire audit software to support review of systems and processes

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information please contact:

The Chief Internal Auditor.
Kyambogo University-Senate Building, 1st Floor.
P.o.Box 1, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-0414-289475.
Email: iadkyu@kyu.ac.ug