AUDIT
The Department
The Internal Audit department of Chipinge Rural District Council, led by the Internal Auditor, Mr. Jimmy Kumbula, serves as an independent and objective assurance and consulting entity for the local authority. Its purpose is to enhance Council operations by adopting a systematic and disciplined approach aimed at improving the efficiency of risk management, control, and governance processes.
The department’s responsibilities include evaluating the Council’s risk management, control, and governance frameworks; monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, plans, sound business practices, laws, contractual obligations, and regulations; facilitating policy reviews; reviewing internal control systems; conducting investigations; and assisting with external audits.
The Committee
The Audit Committee reports to Full Council for the ratification of its proceedings and is serviced by the Internal Auditor, Mr. Jimmy Kumbula.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include reviewing internal controls, such as the scope of the internal audit program and its findings, and recommending appropriate actions for the responsible authorities. It also involves assessing the council’s financial control system to ensure the implementation of systems designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The department reports on whether the internal audit function is adequately resourced and holds an appropriate position within the council, while also reviewing its audit program and reports.
Additionally, it examines significant findings from internal financial investigations and reports them to the council. It provides recommendations on the appointment of external auditors, the audit fees, and any matters concerning the resignation or dismissal of external auditors. The responsibilities further include collaborating with the Comptroller and Auditor-General or other external auditors to review the scope of their audit plans, the internal audit reporting system, the assistance provided by council staff, and any resulting findings or actions, with subsequent reporting to the council.
Moreover, the Audit ensures the independence of the external auditor and reports on this matter to the council. Finally, it ensures that accounts are prepared accurately and promptly in compliance with the provisions of Section 135 of the RDC Act [cap 29:13], and guarantees the timely publication of the annual accounts.
Committee Composition
The Committee is composed of seven (7) Councillors. The Committee Chairperson is Cllr. Mafaone Hilda. The Committee Vice Chairperson is Cllr. Gurai Mathias M.N.S of Ward 12.
There are five (5) Committee members namely Cllr. Singizi Paul of Ward 2, Cllr. Muzanya Tawanda of Ward 11, Cllr. Nyanisi Brighton of Ward 14, Cllr. Mabika Edmore of Ward 20, and Cllr. Ziwenjere Sekai. The Commitee Officer is Ms. Siphikile Marango. The Committee meets once every quarter for its deliberations.
