Internal Audit Dept Wise Check List
Internal Audit Dept Wise Check List
I General
Particulars A Permanent Information Name of Auditee Organisation Type Period under Audit Unit Head Audit Team B 1 2 3 4 Documentation Proper filing of all documents Proper coding of all files Proper indexation of all documents in each file Original documents related to land, building, fixed asset and vehicle etc are kept in the custody of the Unit Head. 5 Unit head ensures proper security and safety measures for original and important documents to avoid theft, fire, rain or any other peril of whatsoever nature. 6 All important documents and correspondence are stored in soft format (PDFScanned Format) with proper listing Checked By Remarks
C Secretarial 1 All the secretarial documents and the documents related to Registrar of Companies (ROC) are kept at the registered office of the Company. 2 All types of resolutions to be passed are drafted by the Secretarial department only. 3 The original signed copy of the resolutions passed are kept by the secretarial department at the registered office and the copy of the same are sent to the Unit Head for his records. 4 It is the responsibility of the Unit Head to intimate all the concerned departments about the change in designations or change in directorship /signing authorities or any other relevant change that need to be informed time to time on behalf of the company. 5 Minutes book and statutory registers to be kept and updated by the Secretarial staff. at the registered office.
D Safety And Security Measures 1 Fire safety measures such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms and sign boards for NO SMOKING zone are kept 2 Doctor, Fire brigade, Police, bus and railway inquiry and higher management contact numbers are displayed at each desk. 3 A list of phone numbers of all the employees is displayed at each desk. 4 First aid kit is kept at easily accessible places 5 All the drawers are properly locked and a bunch of duplicate keys is kept with the unit head. 6 Safety training to labour and official persons. 7 Emergency medical training to staff by doctors. 8 Detail of Work stations is displayed at each desk in a proper format so that the complete information about the employees' name & designation can be shown. 9 Hardware security- no person is allowed to carry the system or take files from the system with prior permission of Immediate Boss. 10 All the important files/documents kept in soft copy is secured through unique file password. E Legal 1 All the original documents related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) i.e. Trademarks, copyrights, patents, ISO certificates. are kept with the Unit Head. 2 The original documents, notices etc filed by the legal advisor / advocate are kept by the Unit Head. 3 The proceedings of the same are summarized by the Unit Head with proper attachments and account statements. 4 Listing and documentation of legal and IPRs files is done as per points mentioned under Heading- DOCUMENTATION. F Outdoor & Vehicle 1 Any employee leaving the office during the official hours shall fill the duty pass and get it signed by the authorised person 2 The duty pass duly signed is listed and documented in a separate file 3 Separate log book is maintained for each vehicle, which is timely updated 4 The log book is checked, verified and signed by the Unit Head on daily basis 5 Any employee using his/her own vehicle for official purpose is provided with the conveyance allowance as per the limits decided by the Unit Head.
D Appointment Check that 1 Appointment letter is given within 3 days of joining. 2 Personal data form/Service book is filled within 3 days of joining. 3 Terms and conditions associated with appointment presents a clear picture. 4 Complete code of conduct is provided to the candidate who thoroughly reads it 5 Code of Conduct shall be updated timely
E Training & Development 1 Probation period of 0-3 months is taken into consideration depending upon the work requirements. 2 Lock-in-period of one year on completion of probation period. 3 Performance appraisal during probation period and thereafter is done by the immediate boss and HR Executive and then the same is reported to the higher management. F Legal Compliances Relating To Hr1 Check for Applicability of various acts and its due compliance by HR Executive 2 The Apprentices Act,1961 The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,1952 The Employee State Insurance Act,1948 The Factories Act,1948 The Minimum Wages Act,1948 The Payment of Bonus Act,1965 The Payment of Gratuity Act,1972 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 The Trade Union Act,1926 The Workmens Compensation Act,1923 Factory and Boilers Act The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Water ( Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,2000 The Personal Injuries (Compensation Insurance ) Act, 1963 All the required registers and documents as per above applicable acts is maintained. 3 Various challans are paid on time (i.e., Challan for PF has to be paid by 15th of next month and Challan for ESI has to be paid by 20th of next month) 4 Consolidated HR records are sent to the HR head for the group including details about all the compliances made by the Company by 25th of next month in the prescribed format.
G Accidents & Causalities 1 Report of the accident is prepared on the same day in the prescribed format 2 Legal Provisions applicable are complied with. 3 Facility of free medical check-ups is provided to the employees at regular intervals. H Attendance 1 Daily attendance is taken either in morning or evening in Attendance Register 2 Separate register is maintained for daily workers & staff on probation 2 This register is checked and signed by two Executive (i.e. by HR Executive and Unit head) 3 Gate pass register is maintained. Entries relating to visitors is made in the register and at the end of the day it is verified by one authority. I Salary And Wages Procedure Check for1 Pay-scale and salary structure of the labour & staff. 2 Calculations relating to allowances, deductions, perquisites etc according to the provisions. 3 Overtime & Idle time workings 4 Salary payment by 10th of next month. 5 Proper workings of salary sheet and its authorisation thereon J Leave Procedure Various leaves taken by employees are classified in Paid, Casual, Sick and are allowed as per the HR Policy K TERMINATION/RESIGNATION Proper notice or salary in lie thereof before resignation/termination as per HR Policy L GRIEVANCE HANDLING 1 Any grievance relating to workplace is informed to immediate bosses or the concerned unit head who further reports it to the higher management. 2 Reporting is done both in verbal and written format.
M EMPLOYEE RECREATIONAL POLICY 1 After completion of 18 months of service, promotion or hike in salary on the basis of performance appraisal and as per management decision. 2 Bonus amount would be calculated/decided depending upon the employee performance and at the discretion of management. 3 Employees should submit Self Appraisal Performance Report on quarterly basis. 4 Employee birthdays and anniversaries is given due consideration one Greeting card should is sent on behalf of the Company. 5 A suggestion or a compliant box is kept and it is the responsibility of the HR Department to check the same and reporting of the same to the unit head.
N REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Expenses are reimbursed to the employees incurred for official purposes as per the decision of management committee.
A Material Control Check proper records for1 Availability of materials 2 Control over the investment in material 3 Reasonable Prices 4 Wastage Control 5 Control over the spoilage and obsolescence B Purchase 1 There should be at least two personnel for the purchase department with rights and duties as per the Purchase Policy 2 All the purchases are properly authorised as per the policy Upto Rs 5000/Purchase Manager Revenue purchase > Rs 5000/Unit Head Capital purchase > Rs 25000/BOD C Requirements 1 Requirement of the Stores Department is in accordance with the production schedule and on the basis of need of the particular item whether it is capital or revenue item is forwarded through Purchase Indent in 2 copies
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D Vendor Registration 1 The Purchase department registers the potential suppliers according to the required items in the prescribed format. 2 Check proper maintenance by Purchase manager of master list of the suppliers
E Selection / Assessment of the suppliers 1 Check for following aspects while selection of suppliers Quality Price Terms / Conditions (availability etc.) Transportation Cost Discount Credit Facilities
2 Final selection is vetted by a Team consisting of Purchase Manager, respective departmental head, finance / accounts person and if required the technical person of the company. 3 Tender is raised in the specified format for specific purchases along with terms & conditions of the company If any other method is followed, mention it4 Proper analysis of the quotations invited in the prescribed format 5 Proper explanatory note is prepared to state the reason for selection of particular supplier by the selection committee 6 Documentation of the analysis summary sheet with the PO F Execution of Emergency Purchase 1 Check for following points Reasons / Conditions Time Basis Price Dealers Others Credit Terms, Transportation, Taxation etc. 2 Finalised by a Committee comprising of Purchase Officer Finance / Accounts Officer Respective Department Head G Purchase Order 1 PO is prepared in 2 copies in the prescribed manner and is duly authorised 2 Regular follow up of PO for timely receipt of materials H Master List for Purchase Check proper maintenance by Purchase manager of following master list of the suppliers I 1 2 3 4 5 6 Receiving and Inspection of the Material : All supplies at receiving department. Check against Purchase Orders. Inspection of material Proper delivery of goods to the concerned department / store. Proper authorization by the receiving authority. All returns, shortage, rejection must be informed to the purchase as well as to the accounts department so that the payment to / debit notes on the suppliers should be made / raised accordingly.
7 Goods Receipts Notes (GRN) should be endorsed to accounts and sent to purchase department. 8 Purchase orders file should be maintained properly. 9 Receiving, unloading and unpacking the material delivered by the suppliers under delivery challans/ Invoices. 10 Checking quality of the material received by the Quality control department.
J Stores/Inventory Management 1 Proper counting of the material received and recording and classification of the same. 2 After receiving of the required material the invoice should be supported with the Material Inspection Report and sent to the accounts department. 3 Proper authorization and verification of the MIR by the purchase manager as well as the higher authority. 4 Control measures i.e. stock taking & supervision of the material received should be done on periodic basis (Monthly / fortnightly / weekly). 5 Separate authority for purchase and stock taking. 6 Continuous stock verification. 7 Shortage/excess of the material is reported to the purchase as well as the production department. 8 Any discrepancies / damages must be recorded and reported to the concerned authority. 9 There should be a proper control over the Scrap / Wastages / Damages/ Defectives etc. K Classification & Coding of Material 1 Proper classification as construction material, consumable stores, spare parts, tools etc. 2 Authentic code no. is allotted for proper distinction / description L Material Control System : Analysis of Material / inventory according to their value, movement, quantity i.e. ABC ( High : Medium : Low value ) FSN ( Fast : Slow : Non moving ) M Inventory Records: 1 Daily Updation of Stores Ledger 2 Check Stores Ledger for proper stock keeping, recording material receipts, issues and balances 3 Issue of material from stores in proper format 4 In case of material transfer from one job to another job, the material transfer note will be prepared in 2 copies 5 Scrap / wastage should be recorded and reported in a proper format
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d The new machines is properly installed in supervision of the Technical person and the Unit Head and the reporting of the same is done to the higher management after installation. 4 Capacity Analysis of machines is done in the prescribed format 5 The upkeep and maintenance of machine is done on regular basis so as to increase their life and proper track of the machine overhauling is maintained in the prescribed format. 6 Separate machine log book is maintained and updated 7 User manual/instruction kit of machines is displayed through charts and hoardings at various places of factory. 8 Machine maintenance chart is displayed and updated for each machine near by the machine itself. 9 Proper reporting of machine breakdown/shout down is done by production in charge to unit head with valid reasons 10 Shut down for more than 3 hours is reported to Unit Head which further reports to higher management C Raw material Check that 1 Need assessment is done by the Store-keeper and the authorization is done by the Production Manager/In charge. 2 Purchase of raw material is done as per the Purchase Policy 3 The Quality Controller properly verifies the quality of the raw material by taking samples and records the same in prescribed format. 4 In case the quality of the raw material is not of good quality, the reporting of the same is done to the Unit Head and higher Management .The whole lot of raw material is stored separately and Material Return Form is filled by the Store keeper, duly verified by the Quality Controller. 5 The raw material to the production is issued by the storekeeper/store in-charge after signing the issue slip. The production in-charge give its receiving through its initials on the issue slip after properly weighing the material issued. 6 The issue of raw material for production is on the basis of production plan which is based on demand & availability. D PROCESS Method of production followed by Company Job Method Batch Method Flow/Process Method Uniform Method
E Finished Goods Check that 1 The production Manager verifies the final product according to the standard production plan and records the same with deviations, if any in respect of quality and quantity both. a Quantity Analysis is done by the Production Manager as set out in master chart of the particular product. b Quality Analysis is done by the Quality Controller for the finished goods. The Master Card for the quality check is pasted at each such place where the production process is carried on. 2 Samples taken for above purpose are recorded in the quality check register. Verify the no. of samples taken per lot of production. 3 The finished goods inventory is maintained as per the Purchase and Inventory Policy of the Company. F Wastage Check that 1 Proper classification of wastage is done into Normal & Abnormal. 2 Classification as abnormal is done if wastage is occurred due to the following: 2 Error in machine Raw material quality issues Power cut with prior information Labour mistake All other wastage which is not normal The wastage is properly recorded in the wastage register/sheet on daily basis along with proper reasons and it is shown in the production MIS in the prescribed format. 3 The monthly average wastage is properly calculated and if the wastage exceeds the standard wastage than necessary steps to reduce the wastage are taken.
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E Verification of Finished Stock 1 Inventory of Finished Goods kept by Sales Coordinator 2 Physical Verification of Finished Goods on monthly basis by Manager (Commercial) with proper recording of same in hard copy 3 Further, bifurcated as per the moveability and the value of the same .i.e. FSN, ABC analysis. 4 Check for Proper utilization of the space. Proper coding Precautionary measures Arrangement on the basis of moveability. F After Sales Service 1 If any after sales services are given by the unit, then the same shall be properly recognized and recorded. 2 After sales queries shall be handled by the sales coordinator. 3 If action is taken for solving the query then it shall be as per the rules of the unit and shall be informed to the Unit Head. G General Verify age-wise analysis of debtors done by the Manager Commercial on monthly basis
B Situation Analysis Check that following procedure is properly followed 1 Identifying customer needs & company's resources to fulfill those needs 2 SWOT Analysis as per the prescribed format 3 Market research conducted by Marketing Manager and reporting same to Production Manager/ Higher Management 4 The budget for market research decided by Unit Head with prior approval of Higher Management C Marketing Strategy Check that following procedure is properly followed 1 Product Life Cycle - stage 2 Pricing Decision 3 Market study of product - seasonal demand 4 Authorisation of extra discount 5 Prospective buyers- identified by proper coordination from dealers 6 Prospective marketing territory analysis- unit head 7 Verify the Costing method used by Unit Head 8 Sanction of discount by unit head D Marketing Mix Decision Check that following procedure is properly followed 1 Proper classification of present brands as per size, quality etc 2 Verify the approval of higher management for introduction/exit of any brand/product 3 Proper market research before launching new product 4 Market survey to find potential market/product 5 Competitors analysis to know market position 6 Packing - Packing Standards & its inclusion in cost 7 Pricing - Revision after considering Market Analysis, Raw Material Price by Pricing Committee as per Marketing Policy
8 Distribution Channel (Place)/Placement: i ChannelSuper Stockiest - Distributor - Wholesaler/Retailer ii Verify the selection procedure as per respective policy The Financial Position of the dealer Goodwill in the market Credit Worthiness Past Relations / records Market Accessibility etc. iii Appointment after proper application in the prescribed format iv Security / indemnity bond / guarantee signed by the dealer. iv Regular follow up through marketing personnel v Margin of distributor approved by Unit Head vi Reason for Sales Return- Payment or Quality sent to higher management 9 Product Promotion i Verify the approval of budget by the higher management after it is set by Finance Manager & Unit Head ii Also verify various schemes given to traders & consumers, set by marketing manager for its authorisation E Implementation & Control Check that following procedure is properly followed 1 Proper hierarchy for Marketing ControlBOD - Managerial Personnel - Unit Head - Marketing Manager - Sales Representative 2 Sales Controli Check weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets set product wise in the prescribed format ii Reporting of the SRs to Marketing Manager directly on weekly basis, having complete reporting of each SR separately for every product individually, comprising of daily detail in the form of DSR (Daily Sales Report). iii Monthly sales appraisal shall be done by the Marketing Manager for all the SRs working under him in MSA (Monthly Sales Appraisal Form) iv Check Turnover & Cash discounts as per applicable slabs
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B Payment Check that 1 Payment is made before due date by Authorised person 2 Proper due date chart is maintained and displayed. 3 The Unit Head intimates the Asst Taxation Manager about the statutory payments through mail/hard copy before 3 days of the due date. 4 Copy of challans is sent to Asst Taxation Manager by 10th of next month 5 Monthly consolidated report in prescribed format for all statutory payments is forwarded to Asst Taxation Manager 6 All the financials are certified by Unit Head C Filing & Checking of Returns Check that 1 All the challans and returns are submitted directly by the unit. 2 The same is verified by Asst. Taxation Manager before filing and confirmation sent 3 All legal compliances are fulfilled by Unit Head and the same is informed to ATM 4 The following returns are timely filed i e TDS Return ii Excise Return: iii VAT Return: iv Service tax Return: v ESI & PF Return:
D Scrutiny/ Audit objection / Query from Govt. Department Check that 1 The information of the notice received by the unit from the department (i.e. Income Tax, Sales Tax etc.) is sent to the Asst Taxation Manager by the Unit Head.
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Asst Taxation Manager checks the status of scrutiny/ audit objection/ query etc.
3 Asst Taxation Manager prepares the reply of the order / query received by
gathering information requirements from Unit Head and send a copy to Unit Head E General Check that 1 Any amendment in the applicable act is informed by the Asst Taxation Manager to the Unit Head with the due date of applicability. 2 Unit Head follows the Notification / circular (Direct & Indirect tax) issued by Govt. when informed by the Asst. taxation manager. 3 The following certified details are provided by Unit Head to ATM i Challan of tax payment ii Ledger of the account. iii Account statement of party / Purchase / sales etc. iv Rate of TDS/ VAT/ CST/ Excise Duty / Service tax / PF / ESI v Statement of VAT-7,VAT-8 & VAT-9 vi Details of statutory forms (VAT forms) used during the period. vii Ledger of VAT / Excise / Service Tax viii Return shall be Certified / verified by Unit head. ix Return shall be authorized by taxation Dept. x Return shall be filed on due date
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4 The Cheque Details Register maintained by Ass. A/cs and vetted by Unit Head 5 The acknowledgement of the cheque received from the third party and the
Unit Head E Creditors Check that 1 Payment is made through cheque only 2 Maximum credit period of 30 days or discount, as the case may be is availed
3 The Creditors Turnover Ratio is calculated on monthly basis
F Real State Property Check that 1 Proper listing of documents is done in the prescribed format 2 All original & chain doc are kept in custody of Unit Head 3 Physical verification is done by person appointed by UH & Managerial Personnel and reporting of same to AFM 4 Search Report is obtained at the time of purchase. 5 Insurance of Property- documented with Unit Head, Copy is kept with A/cs Dept. G Investments Check that 1 Proper Investment Register for recording of investments and its verification by UH is done 2 New investments are made only after proper approval by AFM 3 Proper investment note is prepared by the Finance Officer. 4 The original documents of the investments are secured by the Unit Head H Loans & Advances Check that 1 Proper requirement assessment is made by UH 2 Comparative Rate Analysis is done by UH, which is approved by the BOD
3 Proper documentation & A/cing is done by FO 4 Loan to Staff is as per Loan Policy
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C Purchase 1 Following documents to be verified before revenue purchasesi Price Quotations ii Purchase Indents iii Purchase Orders iv Goods Inward Note/ Gate Pass v Raw Material Inspection Report vi Taxation/ Duty Structure 2 Authorisation as per slab
Price Quotations Purchase Indents Purchase Orders Goods Inward Note/ Gate Pass Taxation/ Duty Structure
D Payment To Employees Following documents to be verified before payment i Salary Slab (As per HR Policy) ii Proper calculation of deductions /allowances/ perquisites.
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Calculation of PF Leave taken by employee (As per HR Policy) Loans and Advances given to employees Signature of the preparer and verifying authority on the salary sheet.(As per HR Policy)
E Loans & Advances Check for i Duly approved application ii Terms of Loan iii Finance Policy F Other Payments Verify for 1 Revenue Stamp for cash payment > Rs 5000 2 Payment > Rs 20000 through cheque 3 Payment to creditors i Terms of payment ii Mode of Payment iii Authorisation G Payment to Govt Authorities Check for i Due Date ii Workings by Functional Heads iii Proper Cheque/Challan details iv Authorisation v Mode of Payment
H General 1 Fixed Asset Register - Maintenance & Updation 2 Physical verification on Quarterly basis - cross verified 3 4 ii iii v vi vii 5 6 i ii iii iv v
internally by unit staff Information of the above is sent to AFM Daily MIS shall be prepared on following basis :Per Day Production Per Day Sales Daily Investment Details Daily Machine Breakdown Daily cash inflow outflow The Daily MIS (Management Information Systems) shall be sent to the FM by next day Monthly Consolidated MIS to AFMMonthly production Detail of the unit Monthly turnover of the unit Monthly bank reconciliation detail Monthly fund flow Monthly details of Challan /returns submitted to the various departments.