CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR’S WELCOME NOTE

Welcome you to the department of Internal Audit. We are mainly charged with
providing assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance process in
accordance with the standards of the Professional Practice of internal Audit. It brings
independent and objective assurance and consulting reviews to the University to add
value and improve its operational efficiency.
It helps the University to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined
approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls and governance
process. It helps management to establish and maintain the best possible internal
control environment within the institution. The department operates to ensure
compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks which governance the
operation of a registered Institute of higher learning.
This is achieved by identifying, evaluating, auditing and monitoring significant
exposures of the institution to risks and contributes to their improvement. This
safeguards university assets and improve governance processes.

Mr Innocent Tom

M Sc Accountancy (UZ)
B Sc Applied Accountancy (OBU)
ACCA Memberw
itom@gzu.ac.zw
0772431875