Assure – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Build confidence. Strengthen controls. Protect value.

Overview

Assure offers flexible, outsourced internal audit and risk advisory services tailored to SMEs, NGOs, and growth-stage businesses
seeking stronger governance, risk visibility, and operational discipline—without the cost of a full in-house team.

Scope of Support

We help organizations establish and strengthen their internal control environment, proactively manage risks, and maintain compliance with regulatory, donor, or investor expectations. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your context.

1. Internal Audit Planning & Execution
  • Design of risk-based annual internal audit plans.
  • Execution of process audits (e.g., procurement, payroll, revenue).
  • Surprise cash and inventory counts.
  • Donor- or project-specific compliance audits.
  • Spot checks and transaction testing.
  • Review and gap analysis of internal policies and control systems.
  • Walkthroughs and effectiveness testing of key processes.
  • Identification of control weaknesses and fraud vulnerabilities.
  • Recommendations for improved segregation of duties and approval workflows.
  • Facilitation of risk identification and risk heat mapping
  • Development of enterprise risk registers.
  • Establishment of risk monitoring and escalation mechanisms.
  • Risk awareness sessions with senior management and staff.
  • Board-level internal audit and risk reporting.
  • Setup or strengthening of audit committees.
  • Drafting or review of internal audit charters.
  • Coordination with external auditors and support during pre-audit reviews.
  • Review and gap analysis of internal policies and control systems.
  • Walkthroughs and effectiveness testing of key processes.
  • Identification of control weaknesses and fraud vulnerabilities.
  • Recommendations for improved segregation of duties and approval workflows.

Expected Outcome

A stronger control environment, improved risk visibility, and greater assurance for boards, donors, and investors—enabling confident, compliant growth.

Engagement Format

  • Delivered onsite, remotely, or via a hybrid model
  • Structured as a quarterly audit cycle, project-specific engagement, or ongoing advisory retainer
  • Scope tailored to organizational type (NGO, SME, growth-stage business)

Pricing

Customized based on audit scope, number of departments/processes covered, donor requirements, and frequency of engagement.

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