Auditor General of the National Audit Office (NAO), His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammad Al Khalifa, received in his office this morning employee Yusuf Khalifa Al-Jawder, and congratulated him on obtaining his Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in the United States of America.
His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed emphasized the importance of investing in the training and development of his staff at the NAO as well as the staff at the entities subject to the NAO’s audit because highly qualified and well-trained employees form the basis of any successful organization.
The NAO is dedicated to developing the professional and technical capacity of its employees through ongoing training and professional courses following the most recent International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs) issued by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) to keep pace with the latest developments in the audit field
It runs a scholarship programme which helps staff obtain one of the internationally accredited professional qualifications in auditing and accounting such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), and CMA (Certified Management Accountant). As of June 2020, 42 employees benefited from the program.
Yusuf Al-Jawder expressed his appreciation for the support provided by the NAO which enabled him to obtain the CIA qualification and indicated that he will continue with further professional and technical training as part of his career development.
Al-Jawder, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Wales, joined the NAO in 2012 as an Assistant Auditor and currently holds the position of Senior Auditor.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Deputy Auditor General, and Dr. Isa Al-Noaimi, Assistant Auditor General at the NAO.
