KSMG EXPERTISE

Enhancing Governance, Risk Management, and Control: Internal Audit

Providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve an organization's operations.

  • Financial and operational control assessments
  • Risk-based audit planning and execution
  • Compliance and regulatory reviews
  • Fraud detection and prevention protocols

Scope and Objectives

Internal Audit is a dynamic function focused on evaluating and improving organizational effectiveness across multiple domains:

Risk Management

Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of organizational risk management processes.

Internal Controls

Evaluating financial, operational, and compliance controls using tools like Risk Control Matrix (RCM).

Governance

Assessing governance structures and processes for effectiveness and alignment with objectives.

Operational Efficiency

Identifying opportunities for improving business process efficiency and economy.

Compliance

Reviewing adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and organizational procedures.

Regulatory Requirements

Fulfilling mandatory requirements for certain companies under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Organizational Assurance & Improvement

Internal audit provides an independent, objective perspective that enhances organizational controls, improves risk management, and strengthens governance processes.

Assurance Insight Improvement Value

Why Invest in Internal Audit?

An effective internal audit function delivers significant benefits that enhance your organization's operations and governance:

  • Improved Control Environment: Strengthens internal controls, reducing the risk of errors, fraud, and inefficiencies.
  • Enhanced Risk Management: Provides assurance on the effectiveness of risk identification and mitigation strategies.
  • Operational Improvements: Identifies opportunities for process streamlining, cost savings, and enhanced performance.
  • Stronger Governance: Supports the board and audit committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.
  • Compliance Assurance: Helps ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Objective Insights: Provides valuable, objective information to management for better decision-making.

Our Methodical Approach

1

Risk-Based Planning

Developing comprehensive audit plans focused on areas of highest risk and strategic importance to your organization.

2

Process Understanding

Gaining a thorough understanding of your business processes, objectives, and the control environment through interviews and documentation review.

3

Control Evaluation

Assessing the design and testing the operating effectiveness of key internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance domains.

4

Value-Added Recommendations

Providing practical, actionable recommendations for improvement, not just identifying issues but offering pragmatic solutions that add tangible value.

5

Collaborative Approach & Clear Reporting

Working constructively with management and process owners to implement improvements, while communicating findings and recommendations clearly to management and the audit committee/board.

Strengthen Your Internal Controls and Governance

Our internal audit services help you identify risks, strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and enhance governance—delivering objective assurance and valuable insights that drive organizational improvement.