Okay, so there is a good “Definition” of Internal Audit within the International Professional Practices Framework produced by the IIA. But is it sharp and engaging enough for you to use when someone asks you what you do for a living? Do you try and remember the “Definition” and ramble through it? Or, have you got something sharp, quick, and engaging? After all, you don’t want to watch their eyes glaze over and find yourself stood all alone having bored everyone there.
So, this short video is my attempt. Let’s hear all yours. It is International Internal Audit Awareness Month this May and perhaps we might raise our profile a little more through this topic.
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I’m someone who “encourages management to walk the tightrope of commercial excellence, by providing them with the assurance that if they slip, their control framework gives them the safety net to effectively manage the risk that the fall will be catastrophic”. I do this by “ensuring that the safety net is anchored in solid principles, set at a level to provide enough flexibility to cushion the impact, and doesn’t have holes big enough for them to crash through unprotected”!
I was not aware that they had barbeques in Scotland.
We use them to keep warm during our long summer evenings Ralph! It’s more like bonfire night than Bondi beach though!
Don’t. At least not if you want to be invited to another barbeque.
I’d much rather find out what the other person does. Where they work, how their organisation/department works. What issues they face and how they meet daily challenges at work.
Oh dear. Must stop taking my work home with me.
Two burnt sausages for me please.
I describe Internal Audit as being a professional busy-body, coming into an office, sticking my nose into what everyone is doing, telling them what their doing wrong, and moving on to the next office. People seem to like that description. Then we can discuss compliance or efficiency reviews if they really want to know more.
My best friend is an accounting student at Exeter. Whenever he brings up any of the technical terms of his degree, it’s definitely a conversation killer.
I tend to leave my job in the office, and if you spend all week working, it’s best to talk about other things at a barbecue.
I would say that I am a CIA (Continuous Improvement Agent) for a company. It conveys whole lot of meaning to the purpose of the function!!
If i was attending a BBQ, i would first ask who was the fire warden and what were the procedures in case of fire, exit points, fire meeting point list of names etc. I would then ask to see the fire extiguisher and check that it was suitable and that it had been checked by an authorised company. I would also ensure that the BBQ was at least 12 feet (down wind) from the any buildings and that the organiser had a fully up to date food hygiene certificate.
If none of these were in place i would tell the other guests of the risk they were taking and leave the premises. If they were in place i don’t think i would need to tell any one about my employment!
Good to see you’re on the ball as ever Paul