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INTERNAL AUDIT & INNOVATION A Reality? A Paradigm Shift? Pointless Endeavour?
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Contents Introduction Defining Innovation Innovation & Internal Audit Comments and Q&A
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Introduction About me Patrick Kibe – Partner @ Inscap Associates/PK & Partners Previous Senior Manager Experience at a Big 4 firm Internal audit experience Involved in Rolling out 1 st Internal Audit Assignment at at a Big 4 firm Banks, Insurance, Commercial, Government & Development Sector Internal Audit Manager at CFC Group Establishing Internal Audit Units & Core Banking Systems Change Risk Advisor About Inscap Associates Local Niche Professional Services Provider (started July 2011) Core Services -Internal & External Audits/Tax & IT/Management Consulting Services Clients - Old Mutual Group/Futures First/National & County Treasuries & MOH/IFC/DFID/BANK/DANIDA/SIDA/GIZ/EU/ICRAF/AGRA/CARE/SC/JSI
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Defining Innovation
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Defining innovation
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Defining Innovation Action or process of innovating/a new method, idea, product, approach Change/Alteration/Revolution/Upheaval/Transform ation/Metamorphosis/Breakthrough Process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay Evolutionary– many incremental advances in process/technology Revolutionary– often disruptive and new
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Defining Innovation Innovation important In Vogue & Buzz Word Chief Innovation Officers Innovation Websites & Newsletters Pressure to link risk management & earnings performance Proposed Enhancements to IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Internal Audit playing prominent role in: Capital projects IT systems implementations Contracts Creativity – embrace ideas & ambiguity Innovation – extracting value from ideas Not always that it matters how “large” the innovation is – great results from every day process improvement and evolution
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Defining Innovation What is the Innovation process? Idea generation – based on insights from experience _ what tools… Incubation - seek viable outcome – ask internally and stakeholders (look for difference i.e. impact & can we do it (capacity & capability) Implementation (death bed?) convert idea to outcome/project management – funding, planning, monitoring
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Defining Innovation Innovation benefits Staff satisfaction/Motivation/Retention/Team work Growth & Productivity Performance – systems/processes Customer satisfaction Organisational agility Value Addition & Business Growth & Value for Money
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Innovation & Internal Audit Focus on the past Build on strengths Entrench in business psyche New efficiencies created/improve margins & motivate people Focus on the future Take business to new markets Owned/led by management Demands investment for outcomes Over extended periods
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Innovation & Internal Audit Culture dimensions – Leadership & Team Leadership – tone at the top & culture that enables innovation & shift traditional paradigms Team – motivation systems & performance management systems that encourage and action on employees curiosity, courage, creativity, collaboration
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Innovation & Internal Audit Assess Readiness for Innovation Is Innovation a Strategic Priority? Willing to Invest Time & Resources to Support Innovation? Does Business Culture Encourage Innovation? Are People Aware or Believe They Can Participate? What Recognition Systems Exist? What Tools & Processes Facilitate Innovation? What Channels of Communication for Progress, Achievements & Learning?
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Innovation & Internal Audit Other Important points to consider Management Signaled Importance of Innovation Clarity on outcomes Engaged Involved Committed Team Communication (Consistent & Relevant) Road Map, Metrics & Story-Telling Succession of Key Players
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Innovation & Internal Audit Leverage IA function to Corporate Strategy IA mandate explicit & documented & Aligned with Business IA Become Relevant by Using Organisation’s Business Strategy to Identify The Risks that Matter Most IA Strategy (plan, execute, track, adjust, communicate) Beyond Charter & Annual Plan Time Horizon Aligned with Corporate Strategy Stakeholder Expectations (Functional Relevance) Define IA Vision Prioritise Key IA Initiatives Design IA KPIs IA Operating Strategy and Implementation Plan
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Innovation & Internal Audit Employ Critical Enablers throughout Continuous Assessment of Knowledge & Skills & Fill Talent Gaps Auditor Rotation Programs Guest Auditor Programs Continuous Risk Coordination – Ensure integrated, seamless Risk Assessments Issues Reporting Work Planning Policies & Procedures Board/Audit Committee Presentations Issue Tracking Innovation Embedded Embed data analytics in audit planning to guide risk assessment, drive efficiencies & results in tangible value to business & effective communication to management and Board
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Innovation & Internal Audit Run IA as a Business Hold IA to same Standards of continuous improvements and performance as other operational functions in the business Define, Plan, Execute & Evaluate Drivers to: Value Charter & Scorecard Leadership development Subject-Matter Knowledge Efficiency & Effectiveness of Audit Process Business Relationships, Insights & Advisory Focus Risk Coverage Utilization Optimal Operating Structure Centralized, Decentralized, Hybrid Organizational Alignment, Risk Tolerance, Culture of Organization
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Innovation & Internal Audit Run IA as a Business Evaluate Success & Monitor KPIs defined in Value Scorecard Significance of findings and recommendations Completed audits per plan Length of time for issue of audit report % of recommendations implemented Length of time to resolve audit findings Budget to actual hours Process improvement recommendations Auditee & Board satisfaction surveys Revenue Enhancements & Cost Reductions Identified Requests from business for advice Support to business initiatives ROI on internal audit function
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