The Role of Internal Auditors For Achieving an Effective Internal Control (Case Study in Bank Nagari)

Abstract ABSTRACT This study is aimed to know about the function of internal audit, internal control, and the role of internal auditor for achieving an effective internal control in Bank Nagari. The writer using element of COSO Framework to review the internal control in Bank Nagari. The methodology used in this research is descriptive case study in order to get clear picture of the real situation in Bank Nagari. Both primary and secondary data is used, which are gathered from interviews with related parties, documentation of Bank Nagari, and study literatures that are related with the research. The results found in Bank Nagari shows that the internal audit function and implementation of internal control in Bank Nagari are effective. It seen from the position and function of internal auditor, and implementation of COSO Framework in Bank Nagari. Keywords : Internal Audit, Position and Function of Internal Auditor, Independence, COSO Framewor