Course Summary:

This course is designed to equip internal auditors and procurement professionals with practical skills to enhance transparency, accountability, and compliance in procurement processes. It focuses on strengthening internal audit functions while addressing risks, fraud prevention, and governance in procurement systems.

Offered by Magna Skills, this course combines international auditing standards with real-world procurement practices in government, NGOs, and corporate environments, ensuring participants gain actionable knowledge to improve organizational performance and integrity.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Strengthen internal auditing practices within procurement functions
2. Identify and mitigate procurement risks and fraud
3. Apply auditing standards to procurement processes
4. Improve compliance with procurement policies and regulations
5. Enhance transparency and accountability in procurement systems

Course Outline

1. Fundamentals of Internal Auditing in Procurement

• Role of internal auditors in procurement oversight and governance
• Key auditing principles and standards applicable to procurement

2. Procurement Planning and Audit Considerations

• Auditing procurement plans and budgeting processes
• Ensuring alignment between procurement plans and organizational goals

3. Risk Assessment in Procurement Processes

• Identifying procurement risks and vulnerabilities
• Risk-based auditing approaches in procurement

4. Procurement Policies and Regulatory Compliance

• Reviewing compliance with procurement laws and policies
• Assessing adherence to donor and institutional guidelines

5. Tendering and Bidding Process Audits

• Evaluating transparency in tendering and bid evaluation
• Detecting irregularities and unethical practices

6. Contract Management and Audit Controls

• Auditing contract award, execution, and monitoring
• Ensuring value for money and contract compliance

7. Fraud Detection and Prevention in Procurement

• Identifying common procurement fraud schemes
• Implementing internal controls to prevent fraud

8. Supplier Evaluation and Performance Audits

• Assessing supplier selection and evaluation processes
• Monitoring supplier performance and contract delivery

9. Audit Reporting and Communication

• Preparing effective audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Communicating audit findings to stakeholders

10. Strengthening Internal Controls and Governance

• Designing strong internal control systems for procurement
• Enhancing accountability and continuous improvement