As the central internal assurance mechanism, the unit performs the following key functions:
Reviewing and certifying payments related to:
Conducting thorough inspections of the university’s financial and operational functions, and
reporting findings to ensure proper accountability.
Assessing the effectiveness of internal control systems, with a focus on detecting and
preventing:
Undertaking immediate investigations in areas where delays or irregularities in execution
are identified.
Carrying out specific investigations as requested by the Vice-Chancellor or the University
Council.
Conducting both continuous and periodic audits of all departments, faculties, divisions, centres, units, and cells to assess procedural soundness and compliance.
Providing constructive suggestions aimed at enhancing operational, administrative, and financial efficiency across the university.
Advising all administrative and financial units on:
Maintaining the Audit Query Register, coordinating responses to audit observations, and ensuring timely resolution of issues raised by internal and external audits.
Organizing meetings of the Audit and Management Committee, preparing documentation, presenting internal audit matters, and ensuring follow-up on committee decisions.