Internal Controls Advisory

Key offerings include:

• Controls Framework Assessment: Evaluate the current controls framework to understand the cost, effectiveness, and maturity of internal controls.
  
• Controls Framework Design and Enhancement: Strengthen the controls framework by automating key controls, rationalising redundancies, and harmonising practices across the organization ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g. SoX)
• Modernisation through Technology: Leverage digitalisation, automation, and advanced technologies (e.g. S4/Hana) to streamline control processes and improve efficiency.

Key offerings include:

• Deficiency Identification and Assessment: Detect and prioritise control weaknesses through root cause analysis to understand risk impact.
  
• Remediation Planning and Execution: Develop and implement targeted remediation plans with clear actions, accountability, and effective communication to stakeholders.
• Training and Awareness: Deliver focused training and foster a culture of accountability to sustain effective control practices.

Key offerings include:

• Assessment of Relevant ESG Risks: Identify and prioritise key ESG risks relevant for internal controls.
• Design and Implementation of ESG Controls: Develop and embed tailored ESG controls aligned with strategy, integrating policies and automation for effective risk mitigation.
• Integration & Training: Embed controls into processes, provide targeted training, and support ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained ESG compliance and awareness.

Key offerings include:

• One Time Controls: Implementation and monitoring of cutover One Time Controls (OTC) to manage risks and ensure compliance during critical transaction phases.
• Business as Usual Controls: Definition and establishment of ongoing controls to maintain continuous compliance throughout the post-transaction integration period.
• Integration Controls Planning: Develop a detailed controls integration plan to ensure seamless alignment of control frameworks between the acquiring and target organisations post-transaction.
• Due Diligence Controls Review: Assess the target company’s existing control environment during due diligence to identify potential risks and control gaps that could impact the transaction.