PNG Power Ltd (PPL), for the first time, offered its support and assisted the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) with K10,000 to organise its 12th Annual Conference in October.
As part of its community service obligation in supporting human resource development in PNG, PPL presented the cheque to IIA board secretary, Ms Polin Mae, at the PPL National Office last week.
“I’d like to thank PNG Power Ltd for coming to our aid at a time when PNG is going through some struggles financially,” Mae said.
“We’re very happy that you are able to sponsor us so we could have a fruitful conference this year.”
Acting general manager strategic planning & business development, Togaro Asiba, says internal auditors are important professionals in an organisation and it’s appropriate to give them the support they need. This is to boost their efforts put in their organisations as professionals.
“We’ve been here 50 years ago, and accountants and auditors will be a vital part of us,” states Asiba.
“Today, markets are changing and at the same time, our accountants and auditors need to be supported to withstand changes and take the company forward.
“On behalf of the PPL board and management, we are proud to sponsor IIA,” Asiba said.
IIA conferences are held once a year where various speakers are invited to speak on various topics in regards to internal auditing and risk management.
The conferences are held annually to advocate and promote the value that internal auditors add to their respective organisations. It also promotes comprehensive and professional education and development opportunities for the auditors.
“The IIA conference brings together internal auditors from all sectors (both government and private) to share information and experiences,” says PPL manager internal audit Steven Piel.
“Auditors can learn from each other on how they conduct their audits and add value to their organisations.
“This is the beginning of a mutual relationship with PPL and IIA in the long run,” Piel adds.
(Picture: PPL manager marketing Uali Makara, centre, manager audit Steven Piel, Togaro Asiba and Polin Mae with the dummy cheque, with PPL internal auditors.)