Al-Hamadin added that the transformations taking place in the auditing profession necessitate the transition to more proactive and flexible oversight models, based on data and integrating professional expertise with the potential offered by modern technology, affirming that the Bureau is working to expand the scope of risk-based auditing, establishing continuous auditing practices, and enhancing its ability to anticipate and deal with risks efficiently, especially as the next phase will witness a measured expansion in the use of artificial intelligence applications in planning, executing, analyzing the results of, and following up on oversight tasks, within professional frameworks and institutional governance that ensure the responsible and efficient use of these technologies.
Al-Hamadin explained that the Audit Bureau has completed the programs and objectives of its strategic plan for the years 2024–2027 more than a year and four months before its scheduled end, and has begun preparing for the next strategic plan, which will prioritize institutional innovation, digital transformation, capacity building, and updating audit methodologies.
He confirmed that this partnership represents an extension of the Bureau's journey in modernizing its oversight system and enhancing its institutional readiness, supporting its role in safeguarding public funds, reinforcing accountability and transparency, and contributing to improving the efficiency of public administration in accordance with the royal visions for economic modernization and updating the public sector.
For his part, the responsible partner at PwC Jordan, Mr. Michel Arfali, expressed his pride in cooperating with the Audit Bureau, confirming that the signing of the memorandum reflects the company's commitment to sharing its professional expertise and contributing to building sustainable institutional capacities capable of keeping pace with the rapid changes in the auditing and financial oversight environment.
Arfali praised the progress the Bureau has achieved in institutional modernization and digital transformation paths, particularly its transition from traditional audit patterns to risk-based auditing and its move towards integrating data analysis and modern technologies into its oversight operations.
He said that artificial intelligence and data analysis are reshaping the future of the auditing profession and opening the door to more accurate and proactive oversight models, noting that achieving the expected value from these technologies requires integration between investment in human competencies, data quality, governance, and sound professional methodologies.
Arfali confirmed that PwC Jordan is ready to share its expertise and best practices with the Bureau, contributing to developing its staff's capabilities, enhancing the efficiency of its operations, and expanding its response to emerging risks and challenges posed by the digital environment.
The areas of cooperation stipulated in the memorandum include exchanging expertise and best practices in auditing methodologies, audit management systems, risk management, capacity building, data analysis, cybersecurity solutions, as well as providing specialized training programs for the Bureau's staff, to be implemented in person, remotely, or through a blended training model.
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