IAA Convenes Senior Management Retreat -Aligns its Strategic Plan with National Development Agenda
Monrovia, Liberia – The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) of Liberia has begun a three-day Senior Management Retreat in Monrovia, under the Theme: “Aligning the Team on the Long-Term Objectives of the IAA with Clear Strategies and Performance Indicators”.
The retreat, which commenced Wednesday, January 8, 2025, seeks to align the entity’s five-year Corporate Strategic Plan with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) by adopting clear strategies that will facilitate the achievement of IAA’s objectives.
Making remarks at the opening of the retreat, the Director General David A. Kemah rallied the concerted efforts of staff members aimed at strengthening collaboration to achieve more in the year ahead.
Director General Kemah emphasized the need for staff to align the goals of their sectors, sections and units with the broader strategic objectives of the IAA. He described the retreat as an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, strategic planning, sharing insights, and ensuring that every team member is moving in the same direction.
Hon. Kemah further highlighted professional development as a key focus of the IAA in the years ahead, consistent with the IAA’s Strategic Goal #1 which seeks to professionalize the entity by training its staff to perform internal auditing and other administrative support services.
He reiterated management’s commitment to enhancing the professional qualifications of IAA staff. “We are dedicated to conducting more training sessions aimed at qualifying our auditors as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISAs), and more. This is essential for our mission to elevate the internal audit profession in Liberia”, he stated.
The Director General also assured staff of management’s determination to providing the necessary tools and conducive working environment for effective service delivery. “We recognize the importance of equipping our teams with the right resources, and we will continue to prioritize this as we work towards achieving our goals”, DG Kemah asserted.
The three days Senior Management retreat has brought together members of the IAA’s Executive Management Team, Executive and Sector Directors, as well as Section and Unit heads.
It features departmental, sectoral and sectional presentations on achievements, challenges and prospects for the year ahead, while harnessing the insights and expertise of participants to formulate clear strategies and performance indicators for the year.