2. ISO Internal Auditor Compliance Management Prepared & Presented by Yamin K Hajeej
3. 1 5 Introduction to Auditing Auditor Competence and Responsibilities 2 3 6 4 Table of Content The Process Approach and Process Auditing Managing an Audit Program Audit Activities Conclusion
11. Benefits of Auditing Verifies conformity to requirements Increases awareness and understanding Provides a measurement of effectiveness of the management system to top management Reduces risk of management system failure Identifies improvement opportunities Continuous improvement if performed regularly
12. Types of Audit Registration / Certification Product Customer contract Gap assessment / Pre-assessment Surveillance Combined audit / joint audit
14. Process Approach The process approach emphasize the importance of: Understanding and meeting requirements Looking at processes in terms of added value Obtaining results of process performance Continual improvement of process
24. Applies the PDCA cycle to implementing, operating, monitoring, exercising, maintaining and improving the effectiveness of a QMSISO 19011:2002 does not explicitly mention process audits, but is written for application to all management system audits
25. Applying the Process Approach to Auditing Auditors can apply the process approach to auditing by ensuring the auditee: Can define the objectives, inputs, outputs, activities, and resources for its processes Analyzes, monitors, measures, and improves its processes Understands the sequence and interaction of its processes
26. Process Auditing Approaches Individual Process: Input / Output / Value-added Activity Plan-Do-Check-Act Resources Relationship with other processes: Flow / Sequence / Linkage / Combination Interaction / Communication Evidence Customer and supplier contract(s)
27. Process Auditing “Turtle Diagram” With what? Resources With who? Personnel Inputs From Whom/ Where Outputs To Whom/ Where Process (specific value-added activities) What results? Performance indicators How done? Methods/ Documentation
57. Defining Audit Objectives, Scope, Criteria 6.2.2 Audit Objectives may include: Determining of the extent of conformity of auditee`s QMS with audit criteria Evaluation of capability of QMS to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements Evaluation of effectiveness of the QMS to meet its objectives Identification of areas of improvement
58. Selecting the Audit Team 6.2.4 For Team size and competence, consider: Audit objectives, scope, criteria, and duration Whether audit is combined or joint Competence of team to meet objectives Statutory, regulatory, contractual and accreditation/certification requirements Independence of the team
63. Auditor CompetenceGeneric Knowledge and skills 7.3.1 Auditor skills and competence could include: Audit principles, procedures, and techniques Management system and reference documents Organizational situations Laws, regulations, and other requirements
64. Auditor CompetenceSpecific Knowledge and skills 7.3.3 Specific knowledge and skills for quality auditors could include: Quality methods and techniques Quality terminology Quality management tools and their application Processes and products/services specific to the sector being audited
65. Auditor Responsibilities Arrive on time Maintain confidentiality Be objective and ethical Support the audit team and team leader Plan and prepare work documents Inform auditees of the audit process Document and support all findings Keep auditee informed Safeguard all documents Prepare the audit report
67. Audit Planning Determine the objective of the audit Identify specified requirements Determine audit duration and resources needed Select the team Contact the auditee – agree the date(s) Draw up audit plan Brief the team Prepare work documents
68. Conducting Document Review 6.3 A review of documentation: Should be conducted prior to on-site audit activities unless deferring review is not detrimental to the effectiveness of the audit May include relevant QMS documents, records, and previous audit reports May include a preliminary site visit
69. Prepare Work Documents Prepare work documents Use as a reference and for recording audit proceedings Include checklists, sampling plans and forms, ISO 9001:2008 standard, etc. Keep checklists flexible to allow changes resulting from information collected during the audit Safeguard any confidential and proprietary information Retain work documents and records
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71. Plan what to look for (audit evidence) Prepare checklist
73. Conduct on-Site Audit Activities 6.5 Conduct opening meeting Communicate during the audit Explain roles and responsibilities of participants Collect and verify information Generate audit findings Prepare audit conclusions Conduct closing meeting
74. Opening Meeting 6.5.1 Hold opening meeting with auditee top management and those responsible for processes audited Meeting may be informal Chaired by team leader Audit team present Purpose is to confirm all prior arrangements
75. Sources of information Audit Conclusions Collect by appropriate sampling & verification Evaluate against audit criteria Review Collecting and Verifying Information
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77. interfaces between functions, activities and processesCollect audit evidence by appropriate sampling and verify and record it Be aware on sampling limitations, if acting on the audit conclusion Use only information that is verifiable as audit evidence
85. testsReview records for evidence of conformity to documents Review records, statements of fact, or other information which are relevant to the audit criteria and verifiable Audit evidence may be qualitative or quantitative
86. Communication and interpersonal skills Put auditee at ease Ask short questions and listen Reflect right attitude, tone of voice, body language, and facial expressions Smile and show eye contact Avoid interruptions Avoid off-cuff and condescending remarks Give praise when appropriate
87. Communication and interpersonal skills Show interest Be tactful and polite Show patience and understanding Remember to say please and thank you Ask the right person Don`t say you understand when you do not
105. Establish the FactsJudgment in the Audit Process Audit focus must be on conformity and effectiveness, NOT on finding nonconformities The auditee must be given the benefit of any doubt where there is insufficient audit evidence
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107. Where, what, etc.Establish why a nonconformity or otherwise State who (if relevant) – preferably by job title Obtain agreement with the facts
108. Generate Audit Findings 6.5.5 Evaluate audit evidence against audit criteria to generate audit findings Indicate if findings are conformities, nonconformities or opportunities for improvement Meet (audit team) to review findings Specify (with supporting evidence) or summarize conformity by location, function, or processes, as required by audit plan
118. Nonconformity - Major Examples: No documented procedure for a required documented ISO 9001:2008 process/activity Document changes routinely made without authorization No awareness program for the quality management system No future planned internal audits Insufficient scope Numerous minor nonconformities found in the production process
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121. NonconformityPoor Report Examples The nonconformity statements below are inadequate due to the lack of specified requirements and detailed evidence: Steering Group meeting minutes are not adequate The authority level for the Emergency Controller must be documented for clarify purposes
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123. Agree on audit conclusionsTo prepare the audit report and recommendations If included in audit plan, to discuss audit follow-up
124. Audit ReportPrepare, Approve & Distribute 6.6.1 Audit reference Client and Auditee details Audit team details List of auditee representatives Objectives, scope, and criteria Audit plan – dates, places, areas audited and timing Summary of audit process Audit Summary Uncertainty due to sampling 6.6.2
125. Audit ReportPrepare, Approve & Distribute 6.6.1 Nonconformity reports Recommendation Obstacles encountered Any areas in audit scope not covered Any unresolved issues between the auditee and team Confirmation that audit objectives accomplished Confidentiality statement Distribution list 6.6.2