Internal Audit
Risk-based internal audits that test your processes and controls and give management clear, practical fixes.
What this service covers
Internal audit gives owners and boards an independent view of whether processes such as sales, purchasing, payroll, inventory and cash are working as intended and whether money is leaking.
We run outsourced or co-sourced internal audits focused on your highest risks, with findings and recommendations your team can act on.
Who it is for
- Owner-managed businesses with growing teams
- Companies with multiple branches or warehouses
- Boards and investors who want independent assurance
- Businesses preparing for an external audit or due diligence
How we help.
Audit plan
A risk-based plan agreed with management or the board.
Process reviews
Procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, payroll, inventory and treasury.
Controls testing
Sample testing of approvals, reconciliations and access.
Fraud indicators
Checks for duplicate payments, unusual vendors and overrides.
Reporting
Clear findings, risk ratings and agreed actions.
Follow-up
Tracking that agreed actions are completed.
From first call to done.
Scope
Agree the areas and risks to cover.
Walkthrough
Understand how each process really runs.
Test
Sample testing of key controls.
Report
Findings and recommendations to management.
Follow up
Verify actions and update the plan.
Internal audit is most useful when it is regular. Quarterly or half-yearly reviews of rotating areas usually give better value than a single annual exercise.
What you will typically need.
Exact requirements depend on your activity and the authority involved. We give you a tailored checklist after the first consultation.
Government fees, timelines and eligibility vary by authority, emirate and business activity. We confirm a written estimate after an initial consultation, before you commit to anything.
Typical documents
- Organisation chart and authority matrix
- Policies and process documents
- Access to accounting and ERP systems
- Transaction listings for the review period
- Previous audit reports
Common questions.
Not for most private companies, but banks, investors and some regulators expect it, and it reduces the risk of losses.
Yes. We can run the whole function or support your team on specific areas.
External audit gives an opinion on the financial statements; internal audit looks at how well processes and controls work during the year.
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