Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Lead with Strategic Vision
• Understand the strategic role of internal audit and how to align audit functions with organizational goals and objectives.
2. Build High-Performing Audit Teams
• Develop leadership skills to recruit, motivate, and manage a successful internal audit team.
3. Drive Risk-Based Auditing
• Lead the internal audit function in applying a risk-based approach to auditing, ensuring focus on the highest areas of risk.
4. Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders
• Gain skills to engage with key stakeholders and effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations.
5. Adapt to Change and Promote Innovation
• Lead the internal audit team through organizational changes and encourage innovation to improve audit practices.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

1. Internal Audit Leaders and Managers: Individuals responsible for managing or leading internal audit functions who want to enhance their leadership skills.
2. Audit Supervisors: Supervisors looking to develop their leadership capabilities and improve their ability to guide audit teams.
3. Risk Management Professionals: Professionals involved in risk management who want to understand how internal audit leadership can influence risk-based approaches.
4. Senior Executives: Executives and managers seeking to improve their understanding of the internal audit function and how it can add value to organizational success.
5. Compliance Officers: Individuals responsible for compliance activities who need to collaborate with internal audit leadership.