Review of the internal control of an entity recently acquired by a large group

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Context

  • SME with multiple activities recently acquired by a large group
  • Within the framework of the LSF (Loi de Sécurité Financière), need to review the internal control applied to all cycles (purchases, sales, finance, etc.) with respect to the standards established by the group

Objectives

  • Understanding of the organization and operations of the company through workshops with key people
  • Mapping of local internal control vs. group standards
  • Creation of a roadmap in order to comply with the group’s standards within a defined timeline

Deliverables achieved

  • Interviews with each key person
  • Excel matrix presenting the results of the internal control review for all cycles
  • Individual roadmap allowing compliance with group standards
  • Quick wins for improving the organization, processes and tools

Key success factors

  • Presence on site to conduct part of the interviews
  • Good understanding of H4 Partners on the activities and organization of the company
  • Expertise in internal control
  • Increased knowledge of the group’s standards and expectations thanks in particular to regular interactions with the internal audit teams

Tools used

  • Excel

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