New regulations have been introduced by the Government that affect the way companies manage their customers’ information, and also how they use AI in their business.
The role of internal audit is to ensure an organisation’s internal control processes are operating effectively and efficiently, and implement any changes as required.
But it’s not always that simple. Organisations are increasingly faced with a myriad of challenges, including resourcing constraints, an ever-changing regulatory and legislative landscape, and advances in data protection technology.
Engaging independent internal auditing expertise provides an organisation with an objective, unbiased review and assessment on its processes and systems. Ensuring proper security and safeguarding of assets, as well as compliance with relevant laws and regulations, among many others, is critical to the short and long-term viability of a business.
Assessing existing processes and systems with an independent lens often results in tangible, effective improvements which would otherwise have gone undetected.
How we help clients
At HLB Mann Judd, we not only offer internal audit services, but we also drive improvement across your organisation by assisting you in enhancing existing systems and processes – or establishing new ones - where appropriate. We uncover vulnerabilities in a business and provide solutions which allows it to operate more effectively.
Our internal audit approach encompasses a comprehensive methodology that places your objectives at the centre of the engagement.
As with all our services offerings, internal audit is not a set-and-forget exercise; we provide ongoing support to our clients during the implementation of recommendations or corrective actions.
The benefits of a high-quality internal audit are many. We act as trusted advisers for company boards, executive management and external auditors, delivering reliable and timely business solutions.
Some of the areas our internal audit programs encompass include:
- Risk profiling
- Corporate governance
- Performance auditing
- Evaluation of programs and services
- Financial and operational systems audits
- Compliance reviews
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance
- Reviews of policies and procedures
- Systems accounting and integration
- Fraud control planning
- Training and support.