Internal controls and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorMuthusi, Diana Mukui
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-08T09:32:11Z
dc.date.available2018-01-08T09:32:11Z
dc.date.issued2017-06
dc.descriptionA thesis submitted to graduate school in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the conferment of Master of Science Degree in Finance of Kenyatta University. June,2017en_US
dc.description.abstractIn the recent past there has been failure of some of the largest commercial banks in the Kenya. This trend puts into question the ability of the internal control systems and the Central Bank of Kenya prudential guidelines to steer the commercial banks stability and performance. However, the recent failures have put pressure on the industry regulators and players to rethink how best the institutions can align their internal control systems and compliance as tools of ensuring stability and positive performance. The study sought to assess the effects of internal controls on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of the control environment, risk assessment, information and communication, control activities and monitoring on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Both primary and secondary data was collected. Primary datawas for Questionnaire feedback while secondary data was extracted from audited financial reports of all the 43 commercial banks. The research philosophy of the study is positivism. The study used a descriptive research design with census methods being used. The study targeted all the 43 commercial banks as unit of analysis. The unit of observation in the commercial banks was the senior operations manager, senior risk manager and senior internal auditor per each bank. The study involved a census of 129 respondents. Qualitative data wasanalyzed using content analysis with themes being developed as per the responses obtained. Using SPSS, quantitative data wasanalyzed and findings presented and organized in tables for easy understanding and this wasinline with the specific objectives. A multiple linear regression was used to determine the extent to which each internal control affect financial performance among commercial banks in Kenya. The study findings established a positive and significant relationship between control environment and financial performance of the commercial banks. Findings also showed a positive and significant relationship between risk assessment and financial performance of the commercial banks. There is also a positive and significant relationship between information and communication systems and the level of the banks’ performance. The study also established a significant positive relationship between control activities and financial performance of commercial banksas well as a positive and significant relationship between monitoring strategies and financial performance of the commercial banks in Kenya. The CBK prudential regulations indicated a significant moderating effect on the relationship between internal controls and financial performance of the commercial banks. The study therefore recommends that there is need therefore for the banks to ensure suitable environment where internal controls are supported for the improved performance of the banks. There is need also for proper checks and balances in all financial transactions in the banks. The banks’ management should examine the level of employee integrity in allocating them responsibilities especially where employees are to deal with confidential information involving the banks’ vital documents. The banks should regularly check on their operations and the policies to deal with threats and examine whether these meets all the banks’ requirements to safeguard commercial banks from losses.The CBK should as well provide more training to the commercial banks’ management on the effective monitoring strategies and policies that they should apply to ensure increased profitability of the banks.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/18078
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.titleInternal controls and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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