Senior Manager Internal Audit

Introduction 

The Senior Manager Internal Audit course is designed to provide senior-level professionals in the field of internal audit with the latest knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles. The course will cover a range of advanced topics, techniques, and best practices to enhance participants' abilities in effectively managing internal audit functions within organizations. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of internal audit and develop strategies to address emerging challenges.

Objectives

• Understand the evolving role of senior managers in internal audit.
• Explore modern trends and developments impacting the internal audit function.
• Enhance leadership skills to effectively manage internal audit teams.
• Develop advanced risk assessment and audit planning techniques.
• Gain insights into emerging technologies and their impact on internal audit.
• Learn advanced techniques for conducting internal audit engagements.
• Understand the importance of data analytics in internal audit and leverage tools for enhanced insights.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate audit findings.
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate fraud and corruption risks.
• Explore the role of internal audit in corporate governance and ethics.

Course Outline

Day 1

 Introduction and Evolving Role of Senior Managers in Internal Audit

• Understanding the responsibilities and challenges of senior managers in internal audit.
• Exploring the evolving role of internal audit in organizations.
• Identifying key skills and competencies required for senior managers.

Day 2

 Modern Trends and Developments in Internal Audit

• Examining emerging trends and developments impacting the internal audit function.
• Understanding the impact of regulatory changes on internal audit practices.
• Exploring the role of internal audit in risk management and corporate governance.

Day 3

 Leadership Strategies for Senior Managers

• Developing effective leadership skills for senior managers in internal audit.
• Building and leading high-performing audit teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Day 4

 Advanced Audit Techniques and Emerging Technologies

• Advanced risk assessment and audit planning techniques.
• Leveraging data analytics for enhanced audit insights.
• Exploring emerging technologies and their impact on internal audit.

Day 5

 Fraud and Corruption Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Ethics

• Managing and mitigating fraud and corruption risks in internal audit.
• Exploring the role of internal audit in corporate governance and ethics.
• Ethical considerations for senior managers in internal audit.