Internal auditors institute’s global manager to visit Malawi

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)’s Global Regional Manager responsible for Asia, Africa and Middle East, Sunil Saluja, will visit Malawi next week to discuss matters of mutual interest as a way of kick-starting the implementation IIA Malawi\’s five-year strategic plan, APA learnt here Friday.

Chief Executive Officer for IIA Malawi, Godfrey Msowoya, said in an interview that one of the IIA Malawi\’s strategic milestones is to ensure adherence to professional requirements.

"Internal Auditors proficiency will feature highly in the discussions, including the promotion of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation," he said.

For more than 30 years, he said, IIA premier certification, the CIA designation, has reflected in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the only internationally accepted designation for internal auditors.

He said earning CIA designation is an important accomplishment and professional advantage of internal auditors during the stages of their careers.

While in the country from 29 September to 2 October, Saluja will meet officials from both public and private sector to share ideas and experiences, Msowoya said.