SPECIAL aUDITS

The Special Audits Department (SAD) consists of two major operating units: Special Audits Unit and County Treasury Unit.

Special Audits are audit engagements commissioned by the Director General, the President of Liberia, the Legislature, Heads of Entities and project donors.

The Deputy Director General for Special Audits is assisted by an Executive Director who supervises the daily activities of the Special Audits Department. Sector Directors coordinate and supervise heads and treasury office activities and special audits engagements.

The Department liaises with Audit Services for additional staff assigned at various Ministries, Commissions and Agencies (MACs) when engagements arise.

The SAD coordinates with Audit Services Department (ASD) in conducting audits and reviews of Government and Donor funded Projects within Line Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, State-Owned Enterprises, the Central Bank of Liberia, the Judiciary and Legislature as and when required.

The Deputy Director General for Special Audits, Seiwon T. Seidi, CA, CFIP has fifteen years of experience in auditing. He is a Chartered Accountant (CA), holds an Associate of Arts (AA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in accounting from the Stella Maris Polytechnic University and is a Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP). He has undergone a series of training programs in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, the Gambia, and South Africa.

Previously, Seiwon served as Audit Manager for PKF Liberia, a member firm of PKF International, where he managed audits and specialized assurance services across various sectors. Currently, he supervises all activities of the Special Audits Department and lectures on Public Sector Accounting at Stella Maris Polytechnic University. He is a member of the Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (LICPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG).

Jarwo has 17 years of experience in Government auditing and oversight plus 11 years of experience in part-time financial consultancy.

He holds a BBA in accounting (University of Liberia, 2007) and MBA in finance (University of Nairobi, 2012). He is Certified Fraud Examiner and holds several certificates from trainings conducted in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa with emphasis in auditing and accounting standards, quality assurance, risk management, fraud investigation, and financial management.

Prior to joining the IAA, he worked for the General Auditing Commission for 7 years and

lastly served as Quality Assurance Manager. He joined the IAA in 2014 and has served

in various capacities: Audit Director; Quality Assurance Director, Sector Director and currently Executive Director.

As EDSA, he ensures the execution of special assurance and consulting engagements

and county audit operations at IAA, Training Director (volunteer) for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Liberia Chapter #198 and a part-time lecturer of Taxation and Governmental Accounting at the University of Liberia.

Mrs. Tamba has twenty years of experience in auditing.

She has a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in finance (Strayer University, USA) and BBA in Accounting (University of Liberia) and has served the IAA for twelve years as head of audit function in many MACs as well as at headquarter supporting audit services at different levels.

She comes with lots of hands-on training in auditing in Ghana, South Africa and USA. She previously worked for General Auditing Commission and served as Audit Director over ten years.

She supervises all counties auditors and specialized investigative audits.

Attorney Dugbo brings extensive experience in legal advisory and administration. He holds a Bachelor of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), along with post graduate diplomas in Human Resource Management and Internal Auditing. His training spans law reforms, drafting, codification, research, litigation, banking, policy analysis, and compliance.

Prior to joining IAA, Attorney Dugbo served as Legal Research Officer and Technical Assistant to the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, and a Legal Consultant for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance and Conservation Works Activity USAID projects.

He represents the Deputy Director for Special Audits, reviews and advise on legal matters relating to assurance engagements.

In addition to his legal practice, he is a researcher and a part-time lecturer in media and business laws.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

They work closely with various departments and stakeholders within the organization to ensure the successful execution of special projects. This involves effective communication, collaboration, and coordination across different teams.

Project Planning and Management:

The Director is responsible for creating project plans, setting timelines, defining milestones, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the project's progress and success.

Post-Project Evaluation:

Conducting post-project evaluations to assess the outcomes and impact of special projects, identifying lessons learned, and sharing insights for future initiatives.

External Collaboration:

Depending on the nature of the special projects, the Director may collaborate with external partners, stakeholders, or consultants to achieve project objectives.

Change Management:

Leading change management efforts associated with the implementation of special projects, ensuring smooth transitions and organizational readiness.