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Internal controls • Pakistan & international
Design internal controls that protect your business from fraud, errors & loss
We assess your risks, map your processes and design practical internal controls, including approval limits, segregation of duties, reconciliations and monitoring, so your business runs securely, passes audits smoothly and scales with confidence.
Aligned with the COSO framework
Risk-based & practical
Audit-ready documentation
Control gaps closed
Risk & control matrixProcurement
| Risk | Rating | Key control |
|---|---|---|
| Fictitious vendors | High | Vendor master approval |
| Unauthorised purchases | High | PO approval limits |
| Duplicate payments | Medium | 3-way match |
| Price manipulation | Medium | 3 quotations rule |
| Late recording | Low | Monthly cut-off review |
Segregation of duties mapped
Why internal controls matter
Weak controls cost more than you think
Most losses come from simple gaps: one person doing everything, missing approvals or unchecked reconciliations. Strong controls close these gaps before they become problems.
Fraud & theft
Cash, inventory and payment fraud by staff, vendors or customers.
Errors & leakage
Duplicate payments, wrong pricing, missed billing and stock losses.
Audit findings
Repeated management letter points and qualified audit opinions.
Key-person dependency
Business stops or suffers when one trusted employee leaves.
Our internal control services
From risk assessment to tested controls
Risk assessment
Identify and rate the financial, operational and fraud risks in each process.
- Risk register & heat map
- Fraud risk assessment
- Prioritised action areas
Control design
Practical preventive and detective controls built around how your team works.
- Risk & control matrix (RCM)
- Process flowcharts
- Approval limits & authority matrix
Segregation of duties
Separate who requests, approves, records and pays, even in small teams.
- Role conflict analysis
- Compensating controls for small teams
- System access rights review
Control review & gap analysis
Review your existing controls against best practice and identify weaknesses.
- Walkthroughs & interviews
- Gap analysis report
- Remediation roadmap
Control testing
Test whether key controls are designed well and working in practice.
- Design & operating effectiveness
- Sample-based testing
- Exception reporting
Monitoring & reporting
Ongoing monitoring so controls keep working as you grow.
- Control self-assessment
- Key risk indicators
- Board & management reporting
Processes we cover
Controls for every key business cycle
01Procure to pay
Vendor onboarding, purchase approvals, 3-way match and payments.
02Order to cash
Customer credit, pricing, billing, collections and receivables.
03Cash & treasury
Bank signatories, petty cash, reconciliations and cash handling.
04Inventory
Receiving, storage, issuance, stock counts and write-offs.
05Payroll & HR
Hiring, attendance, salary changes, payroll approval and payment.
06Fixed assets
Capex approval, tagging, verification and disposals.
07Financial close
Journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
08IT general controls
User access, passwords, backups and change management.
Our approach
Built on the five COSO components
We use the internationally recognised COSO Internal Control framework as a foundation, tailored to your size and industry.
01
Control environment
Tone at the top, ethics, structure and accountability.
02
Risk assessment
Identifying and analysing risks to your objectives.
03
Control activities
Approvals, reconciliations, reviews and segregation of duties.
04
Information & communication
Reliable data and clear communication of responsibilities.
05
Monitoring
Ongoing checks and timely correction of weaknesses.
What you receive
Clear, practical deliverables
01
Risk register & heat map
All key risks rated by likelihood and impact.
02
Risk & control matrix
Every risk linked to a control, owner and frequency.
03
Process flowcharts
Visual flows showing where each control sits.
04
Authority matrix
Approval limits by role and transaction type.
05
Segregation of duties map
Role conflicts identified and resolved.
06
Gap analysis report
Weaknesses found, with practical recommendations.
07
Implementation roadmap
Prioritised actions, owners and timelines.
08
Testing results
Evidence that key controls work as intended.
Transparent pricing
Internal control packages
One-time fixed fees. Choose PKR for clients in Pakistan or USD for international clients.
Control Health Check
A quick review of where your business is exposed
one-time
ProcessesUp to 3
Delivery1–2 weeks
- Walkthroughs of key processes
- High-level risk assessment
- Top control gaps identified
- Summary report with quick wins
- Findings presentation call
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Process Control Design
Full control design for one key business cycle
per process
Processes1 cycle
Delivery2–4 weeks
- Detailed risk assessment
- Risk & control matrix (RCM)
- Process flowcharts
- Segregation of duties review
- Approval limits for the process
- Implementation roadmap
Complete Control Framework
Company-wide internal control system
one-time
ProcessesUp to 8 cycles
Delivery6–10 weeks
- Entity-level & process controls
- Fraud risk assessment
- Full RCM for all key cycles
- Company-wide authority matrix
- IT general controls review
- Staff briefing & handover
Control Testing & Monitoring
Ongoing testing for boards, audit committees & lenders
Customquote
FrequencyQuarterly / annual
ScopeAs agreed
- Design & operating effectiveness testing
- Sample-based testing & evidence
- Exception & remediation tracking
- Board / audit committee reporting
- Multi-entity & multi-location
Add-on services
Strengthen your control environment further
Prices switch with the currency selected above.
Fraud risk assessment
Focused review of fraud exposure
Delegation of authority matrix
Approval limits by role & transaction
IT general controls review
Access, backups & change management
Policies & SOPs
Document controls into written procedures
Physical stock & cash count
Surprise or year-end verification
Staff training on controls
Live or online session for your team
Compare packages
Find the right package at a glance
| Feature | Health Check | Process Design | Complete Framework | Testing & Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processes covered | Up to 3 (high level) | 1 cycle (detailed) | Up to 8 cycles | As agreed |
| Risk assessment | High level | Detailed | Detailed + fraud | Review |
| Gap analysis & recommendations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk & control matrix | — | ✓ | ✓ | Updated |
| Process flowcharts | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Segregation of duties review | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Authority matrix | — | Process level | Company-wide | — |
| Entity-level & IT controls | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control testing | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Implementation roadmap | Quick wins | ✓ | ✓ | Remediation tracking |
| Delivery | 1–2 weeks | 2–4 weeks | 6–10 weeks | Ongoing |
How we work
Five steps to stronger controls
1
Understand
We learn your business, structure, systems and concerns.
2
Walkthroughs
We map processes with your team and see how work really happens.
3
Assess risks
We identify and rate risks and existing controls.
4
Design controls
We design practical controls, owners and approval limits.
5
Implement & test
We help roll out controls and confirm they work.
Industries we serve
Controls tailored to your sector
ManufacturingTrading & distributionRetail & e-commerceTechnologyHealthcareEducationNGOs & donor-funded projectsConstruction & real estateRestaurants & hospitalityLogisticsTextileFamily-owned businesses
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are internal controls?
Internal controls are the policies, procedures and checks a business uses to protect its assets, produce reliable financial information, prevent fraud and errors, and comply with laws. Examples include approvals, reconciliations, segregation of duties and access restrictions.
Is this only for large companies?
No. Small and medium businesses often need controls most, because one person may handle many tasks. We design practical, cost-effective controls and compensating checks that suit small teams.
How is this different from an internal audit?
Internal control design builds and documents the controls your business needs. Internal audit independently tests and reports on whether those controls are working. We can help with both, separately.
Will this help with our external audit?
Yes. Well-designed and documented controls usually reduce audit findings, make audits smoother and give auditors more confidence in your financial records.
Who pays in PKR and who pays in USD?
Clients based in Pakistan are billed in PKR. Clients outside Pakistan are billed in USD, payable by bank transfer, Payoneer, Wise or card. We usually take 50% to start and 50% on delivery.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. All information is kept strictly confidential, and we are happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before we start.
Protect your business with stronger controls
Book a free consultation and get a fixed quote to design internal controls that fit your business.