Paynesville, Liberia, August 18, 2025 — The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) of Liberia has commenced a week-long intensive training program for internal auditors, including Heads of Audit Functions, support staff and resident auditors assigned across Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs) of government. The training is being held in Paynesville City under the theme: “Equipping Internal Auditors to Support Client Entities Achieve Their Objectives in Accordance with Law.”

The program seeks to build the capacity of internal auditors to effectively review governance, risk management, and internal control systems within client entities. Participants are expected to acquire the requisite skills and expertise to produce audit reports that are accurate, complete, reliable, timely, and useful for decision-making.

In his opening presentation, IAA Director General David Kemah underscored the Agency’s pivotal role in safeguarding public resources and strengthening accountability mechanisms across the public sector. He emphasized that internal auditors are not only watchdogs but also partners in helping government entities achieve their objectives lawfully and efficiently.

According to him, the mandate of the IAA goes beyond compliance, emphasizing that its responsibility is to ensure that internal auditors are well-prepared to provide value-added services, helping client entities operate more effectively.

The Director General’s presentation was followed by several other presentations from Senior Management Team members, including Seiwon T. Seidi, Deputy Director General for Special Audits; Jarwo Cooper, Executive Director for Special Audits; and S. Moses Kessellie, Jr., Executive Director for Audit Services. Their sessions focused on strategic topics, including: Risk Assessment, Audit Planning, and Professional Code of Ethics for internal auditors.

The training is expected to significantly impact the work of internal auditors by enhancing their ability to detect risks early, improve financial oversight, and strengthen institutional controls across government entities. By the end of the program, participants will be better positioned to conduct independent, objective reviews and provide recommendations that advance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service delivery.

IAA is optimistic that the training will deepen the culture of professionalism among auditors, while contributing meaningfully to good governance in the public sector of Liberia.