About this learning event

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an effective internal audit function coupled with strong oversight by a high-performing audit committee is a key enabler of good governance that helps to develop robust control environments and supports stronger central banks. This webinar will address the importance of the internal audit function while assuring managers of the efficiency and effectiveness of the central banks’ processes linked with risk management, internal control, and governance. We will also relate how the value added by internal auditors is closely connected with their independence and adequate capacities to accomplish their mission.

How will you benefit

By the end of the webinar participants will have:

• Explained reporting of internal auditors and external auditors to Audit Committee
• Discussed the cooperation of internal auditors with external auditors and other assurance providers  
• Interpreted central banks' transparency
• Understood the  importance of effective internal and external quality assessment of internal audit
• Related the importance and challenges of good governance
• Received suggestions on performing governance audits

Who should attend

Internal auditors of central banks, members of audit committees or other oversight boards, senior managers involved in the design and implementation of corporate governance policies

Given the nature of the event, it will be helpful if participants have a good command of the English language as there are no interpretation services planned.

Faculty

This webinar will be delivered under the guidance of:

• Marjeta Kržič FCCA, CIA, Assistant Director in Internal Audit, Bank of Slovenia

Marjeta is currently working at the Bank of Slovenia as an Assistant Director in Internal Audit. She has worked for the Bank of Slovenia's Internal Audit Department for the past eight years. She worked in external audit for a Big 4 firm for 8 years before joining the Bank of Slovenia. She is a certified internal and external auditor.

• Victor Lipet, Head of Operational Audit Division, National Bank of Moldova

Victor Lipet has been with the Internal Audit Department since 2010. Starting with 2014 he is leading the Operational Audit Division where he is responsible for the overall performance during audit engagements, including planning and reporting of the audit activities. Also, Victor has a Master’s degree in Psychology, which helps foster his performance using soft skills analysis of organizational challenges. He works with public and private institutions in developing areas like capacity building, change management, and communication. In this regard, he combines internal audit experience and delivers training and speeches during conferences and workshops on psychological principles regarding organizational development.

Practical information

This webinar is free to join. Please feel free to bring this webinar to the attention also to your colleagues who may find the discussion particularly timely and useful.

When: January 25, 2022, at 10:00 CET. The webinar room will open 20 minutes before the official start.

Duration: 90 minutes

Partners

This learning initiative was supported by: