Trainer: James Grech

This module will enable the learner to

• Describe the main principles of an objective internal audit assignment
• Define HR Auditing and appreciate its scope and different purposes
• Describe and list different categories or purposes of HR Audits – Compliance; Best Practises;
• Strategic; Function-Specific.
• Identify and appreciate the link between effective HR Audits and the relevance of the HR function as a strategic business partner within an organisation
• Describe audit Goals and the success criteria of an effective HR audit process
• Define Continuous Improvement Auditing
• Differentiate between Compliance and Service Quality Audits and Continuous Improvement Audits.
• List different ways and techniques of collecting data
• Describe the attribute of ‘professional scepticism’ and its importance in auditing
• Appreciate the importance of ‘planning’, ‘evidence’ and ‘documentation’ during auditing assignments
• Define and Describe risk management, risk assessment and its relation to an audit.

Course Delivery Mode – Live Webinars

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform through which students can follow the trainer presenting live whilst also using a powerpoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.  Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.  Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online.  A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.

All webinars will also be recorded and uploaded on the student online resources portal for future reference during home study.  Trainers will also dedicate very regular Q & A times during the webinar to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.  The email and contact details of the trainer will also be made available in case students would wish to get in touch with the trainer throughout the course period.

Trainer

James Grech

James Grech graduated with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce Degree in 2001 and later on obtained the Accountancy (Honours) degree from the University of Malta in 2003. James is Certified Public Accountant and holds a Practising Certificate in Auditing issued by the Ministry of Finance in Malta. He is also qualified as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and member of ISACA. James is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditing (US), and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA is the only internationally accepted certification designation for internal auditors and is the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competence and professionalism in the internal auditing and Management Consultancy field.

James is a renowned Business Consultant and Management/Business trainer and conference speaker in Malta and is also founder and Managing Director of LEAD Training Services, one of Malta’s largest professional training Institute licensed by the Malta Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).