Role of Internal Control Systems on Performance of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise .
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2017-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Effective internal control system can play a very crucial role in every organization to
realize organizational goals, one of which is achieving financial performance objectives.
The main purpose of this study was to determine the impact of internal control systems on
financial performance on Ethiopian shipping and Logistics Services Enterprises as a
case study. Specific objectives include evaluating the existing internal control system in
the organization and investigating the relationship between the five internal control
elements and financial performance. The study used explanatory research design
research design by using both descriptive and quantitative methods where primary data
is collected using Likert-scale questionnaires distributed and interviews made with
employees in the finance department. Secondary data was gathered from company's
financial statements and publications. The dependent variable was financial performance
measured in-terms of profitability and ROA. The predictors or independent variables
were the five elements of internal control system, control environment, control activities,
risk assessment, monitoring and information and communication. The target population
was 40 employees in the finance department and census design was adopted. The study
period covers 9 years 2005-2013. Effectiveness of the elements of internal control system
was analyzed from the descriptive statistics result. Multiple regression analysis was done
to determine the relationship and the significance level of elements of internal control
system towards financial performance. The result revealed that internal control system
contributed only31% variation on financial performance. The descriptive result shows
there is weak internal control system in the organization. The study recommend more
commitment by the management in monitoring internal control system and continue
working on improving for the effectiveness of the internal control system so, the company
will achieve better performance
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Services enterprise, Shipping, Logistics