b'AUDITING DEPARTMENTT heroleofinternalauditisvitaltothe overallfunctioningofacompanybecauseit helpsensurethatanorganizationoperates effectively,efficiently,andinalignmentwith Eric Yildiz - Internal Audit Manager its objectives. IjoinedKellyGroupin2006,whereIvesinceservedasan Engineer, OP10 Auditor, and Team Manager on the BT Project, and now I work as a National Auditor. My involvement with the audit industry began out of a strong interest in understanding how organisationsfunction,managerisks,andensurecompliance.I was drawn to the field because of the opportunity to work across various departments, gain insights into operational efficiency, and help improve governance processes.As an Internal Audit Manager, the most rewarding part of the job often comes from making a tangible impact on the organisation.Couldyououtlinetheapproachusedforplanning, executing, and reporting an internal auditConductinganinternalauditrequiresastructuredapproach toensurethoroughness,objectivity,andalignmentwiththeWhatstrategiesdoyouusetoensurecompliancewith organisations goals. The process is divided into three main phases:regulatory standards?planning, execution, and reporting. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is crucial for any In the planning phase, I begin by understanding the audits scopeorganisation to avoid legal risks, penalties, and reputational damage. and objectives. I conduct a risk assessment to identify key concernsTo achieve this, I implement several key strategies: and develop a detailed audit plan that outlines steps, timelines, and necessary resources.First,Igainathoroughunderstandingofapplicablelawsand regulations,thendevelopandimplementrobustpoliciesand Duringtheexecutionphase,Igatherrelevantdatathroughprocedures aligned with these requirements.observations,interviews,anddocumentreviews,continuously evaluating findings while maintaining open communication withToreinforcethesepractices,Iconductregulartrainingand stakeholders to address any emerging issues.awareness programmes for employees, ensuring they understand theirrolesinmaintainingcompliance.Ialsomonitorandaudit Inthereportingphase,Idocumenttheauditfindingsclearly,compliance regularly to identify gaps and enable timely corrective summarisingkeyobservations,risks,andrecommendations.actions. After finalising the report, I present it to stakeholders, ensuring all significant risks are addressed and the audit adds value to theAdditionally,Ifocusonriskassessmentandmanagementto organisation.proactively address potential compliance risks, ensuring emerging issues are swiftly mitigated. Maintaining accurate documentation Thisstructuredapproachensurestheinternalauditisis vital for demonstrating compliance during audits or regulatory comprehensive, aligns with organisational objectives, and effectivelyreviews. mitigates critical risks. The Networker Issue 15 15.'