The Directorate of Internal Audit (DIA) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially launched its Internal Audit Awareness Week celebration. 

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dennis Worlanyo Aheto, who launched the celebration, also delivered the keynote address on the topic, “The Value Internal Auditors Bring to the University.”

Prof. Aheto highlighted the vital roles internal auditors play in the University environment, stating that they are instrumental in “ensuring accountability and transparency, providing advice to management on laws to ensure compliance and prevent sanctions, as well as serving as a check on management.”

He further emphasised their significance, describing them as “the eyes and ears of the University to detect fraud and prevent fraudulent activities.”

Sharing personal experiences, Prof. Aheto recounted how the DIA had supported him in ensuring clean accounts as the Director of the African Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR). He praised the Directorate for their professionalism and urged them to invest in training young staff to secure the future of the University.

Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Aheto, addressing the audience. With him are the Director of the DIA-UCC, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu (L), and the Deputy Director of DIA, Mr. Samuel K. Anyan (R)

Prof. Aheto also lauded the achievements of the Directorate, particularly the recognition of its Director, Mr. Emmanuel P. Owusu, who was adjudged the Best Internal Auditor for the 2023/2024 auditing year.

Speaking on the theme for the celebration, “Stand Tall; Value Others,” An Assistant Internal Auditor with the DIA, Mrs. Martha N. Adutwum urged her colleagues to maintain professionalism and mutual respect. “Internal auditors are value creators, risk navigators and change makers,” she declared. She added, “We come with insight and solutions and not just to ask questions,” encouraging auditors to build positive relationships as they carry out their responsibilities.

The Director of the DIA, Mr. Emmanuel P. Owusu, expressed gratitude to all attendees for their participation and urged them to actively participate in the week-long event.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC