Internal Audit & Controls

Risk-based internal audit, IFC assessment, SOX compliance, and board-level reporting for listed companies and large private manufacturers.

Risk-Based Internal Audit Methodology

We follow a structured, risk-driven approach aligned with IIA Standards and the COSO Framework.

Risk Assessment & Scoping

Identification of high-risk areas through management interviews, process walkthroughs, and analysis of prior audit observations. Development of a risk-based audit plan.

Control Testing

Design and effectiveness testing of key controls — preventive and detective — across procurement, inventory, production, payroll, and financial reporting.

Findings & Report

Detailed audit report with findings categorised by risk level, root cause analysis, management responses, and time-bound action plans.

Board Reporting

Executive summary dashboard for the Audit Committee and Board — compliant with SEBI LODR requirements for listed companies.

Follow-up & Closure

Systematic follow-up on all open audit observations until management closure, with quarterly status updates to the Audit Committee.

IFC Testing (Companies Act)

Testing of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) as required under Section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act 2013 for listed and public companies.

Key Audit Areas We Cover

Procurement & Inventory

Vendor evaluation, purchase process controls, inventory management, wastage monitoring, and stores management.

Production & Operations

Production efficiency, capacity utilisation, yield ratios, quality rejection rates, and cost centre performance.

Payroll & HR

Payroll processing controls, ghost employee checks, overtime authorisation, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, gratuity).

Finance & Treasury

Cash management, bank reconciliation, authorisation matrix, treasury operations, and forex management.

IT Systems & Access Controls

ERP access control review, segregation of duties, data integrity checks, and IT security assessment.

Sales & Distribution

Revenue recognition, discount authorisation, credit control, dealer management, and dispatch documentation.

Strengthen Your Internal Controls

Our risk-based internal audit provides actionable insights — not just compliance checkboxes.