Preventing bribery and corruption requires continuous effort. Comprehensive implementation is needed to create a positive work environment. Internal auditing is one way to do this, especially in PT Kimia Farma Trading & Distribution (KFTD). As a state-owned subsidiary PT Kimia Farma Tbk, KFTD carries out internal auditing as part of implementing the ABMS / SMAP (Anti-Bribery Management System / Sistem Manajemen Anti Penyuapan). The implementation also involves external parties to ensure the auditing process can occur objectively and independently.
Internal auditing is a regular activity carried out by KFTD. Its implementation also provides many benefits in supporting efforts to prevent bribery and corruption in the company. These benefits include:
1. Making sure that the business operations remain smooth.
Internal auditing helps companies ensure that their business operations are carried out in accordance with established procedures and standards. It also allows companies to determine whether errors have occurred so that they can make amends immediately.
2. Making efforts to maintain the quality of the products and services.
Internal auditing is also part of KFTD’s genuine effort to implement quality product and service policies. Moreover, KFTD implements a quality management system that follows ISO 9001:2015.
3. Implementing risk management.
Carrying out internal auditing is also part of the risk management process in KFTD. From here, the company can assess each unit’s risk level and control risks according to the field conditions. Next, the company can develop appropriate policies based on the risk level.
4. Encouraging the creation of a healthy, conducive work environment.
Internal auditing can also help companies build a conducive, healthy work environment. Because of the regular internal supervision, every employee in KFTD will strive to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the already established SOPs.
By implementing a strict and regular internal auditing policy, KFTD gets to run their business operation.