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59 Technium Soc. Sci. J. 1 (2024)

handle is hein.journals/techssj59 and id is 1 raw text is: Technium Social Sciences Journal Vol. 59, 1-22, July, 2024 ISSN: 2668-7798 SOCIAL SCIENCES JOURNAL www.techniumscience.com Examine the Relationship Between the Professional Competency of IA and the Effectiveness of RM in Improving Compliance in Iraq's Public Organization Alaa Mohammed Oshbal, Asaad Mohammed Ali Wahhab2 12University of Kerbala - College of Administration and Economics (Iraq) alaa.oshbaa s.uokerbala.edu.ig, asaad.mkttuokerbala.edu.ig2 Abstract. The importance of internal audits has escalated in the current dynamic and intricate economic and financial landscape. It plays a crucial role in assisting management in attaining its goals by offering unbiased and independent assurance regarding the efficiency of risk management, the sufficiency of internal control, and the accuracy of financial reporting. It is widely known that Iraq has seen instances of fraud and mismanagement of public funds in recent years, highlighting a systemic flaw in the regulatory structure and the auditing profession inside public sector organizations. However, by enhancing compliance through the fundamental pillars of optimizing the efficiency of internal audits and the efficacy of risk management, we can envision a future where the misuse of public funds and various forms of corruption are minimized. This, in turn, will lead to improved adherence to relevant laws and the production of reliable financial statements that can be used for decision-making by appropriate stakeholders. It is the role of government agencies to prioritize these improvements, as they have the power and responsibility to do so. We created a questionnaire of three dimensions and 45 paragraphs to fulfil the research objectives. A sample of internal auditors in sectoral organizations was randomly selected, comprising 283 respondents. We employed both primary and multiple regression analyses to examine the hypotheses. The study concluded that there needs to be a strategy for continuing education for internal audit employees, which indicates a lack of sufficient interest in this topic and the lack of clear strategies and policies for risk management. Keywords. Professional Competency of IA, Internal Audit, Banks, Effectiveness of RM, Compliance, Public Organization, Iraq Introduction: Internal auditing is essential for ensuring the efficiency of risk management. It requires enhancement through heightened risk awareness, expanded exposure, comprehensive training, and augmented assistance from the audit committee and top management. A rigorous management procedure is implemented to mitigate fraud and avoid the improper use of public funds (Weekes, 2020). The study conducted by Postula et al. (2020) examined the favourable influence of internal audit efficiency measures on completing public service tasks at the operational level. However, no influence was observed on the volume of completion at the strategic level. Increasing the emphasis of internal audits on assessing the efficiency of public administration enhances the evaluation of the decision-making process. According to a study 1

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