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Internal Control

Ensure favorable results in operations by standardizing end-to-end processes, promoting segregation of duties, and fostering comprehensive management oversight of internal controls.

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Standardize processes for consistent implementation

Ensure winning outcomes by implementing standardized processes across all departments. Enable your teams to reduce errors and eliminate inefficiencies. Establish uniform protocols, and minimize operational variances to maintain consistent results that align with regulations and standards.

Automate key control activities

Take your internal controls to the next level by complementing or replacing manual tasks with automated workflows. Minimize human error and increase speed by empowering your teams to focus on exceptions rather than routine tasks.

Identify and assess all existing internal risks

Incorporate risk assessment into the internal control framework to determine and deal with emerging risks impacting compliance and operational goals. Enable timely adjustments of controls to ensure they remain effective and relevant as soon as risks are identified.

Promote segregation of duties

Implement robust Segregation of Duties (SoD) to prevent conflict of interests and strengthen accountability. Automate role-based access controls, track permissions, and easily adjust responsibilities to ensure smooth operations without compromising control integrity.

Foster management oversight

Empower leadership with comprehensive oversight of control activities and performance metrics. Allow managers to gain ample visibility to lead confidently and drive effective results. Provide them with access to real-time insights that enable proactive decision-making and swift corrective actions.

Versatile internal control software

Risk Assessment & Management Tracking

Incident Reporting

Automated Policy & Procedure Management

Compliance Monitoring

Audit Management

Employee Training Programs

Policy Reminders

Fraud Detection & Prevention Controls

Performance Tracking

Regulatory Change Management

Vendor Risk Management

Document Management & Version Control

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SafetyCulture is the best solution for internal control management

Streamline governance, risk, and compliance processes

Standardize, simplify, and automate GRC activities in one platform to ensure compliance and enhance organizational risk management. Efficiently capture field insights with digital checklists, audits, and risk assessments, and use these data to respond to incidents as they happen.

Enhance training and awareness for stronger internal controls

Promote a culture of control awareness across all levels through training and internal communications. Simplify complex controls into actionable steps and ensure teams understand their roles in upholding standards. Send timely updates and reminders to keep everyone aligned with control objectives.

Implement continuous improvement using actionable insights and analytics

Leverage data analytics to gain deep insights into performance trends, and identify areas for improvement in real time. Make data-driven decisions to refine control activities, optimize processes continuously, and ensure your organization remains agile, compliant, and effective.

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Get up and running fast with dedicated onboarding support to meet your unique business needs. Our team of experts will help you navigate complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency with ongoing success support.

“We capture it, we analyze it, we measure our outputs to identify what we’re doing well – or not so well! – and we learn from it. It creates a continuous improvement state where we’re constantly adapting. And there’s still so much opportunity to keep automating how we work to make processes smoother and efficient.”

Adrian Wood
Senior Quality Engineer, Bri-Stor Systems
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Frequently Asked Questions

The five main internal controls are the following:

  • Control environment
  • Risk assessment
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • Monitoring

Established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), these five components help organizations create a robust internal control structure that reduces risks, promotes regulatory compliance, and supports operational efficiency.

An example of poor internal control is inadequate segregation of duties, where one employee has control over multiple operational and transaction phases. This increases fraud and error risks, compromising the organization’s financial and operational integrity. Effective internal control systems avoid such risks by ensuring multiple checks and balances are in place.

Internal control software enhances compliance by automating monitoring, reporting, and documentation processes to ensure accurate and timely adherence to regulations and standards. Automated workflows reduce manual errors and enhance data accuracy, allowing organizations to detect and address issues timely. Real-time insights also improve regulatory audits, safeguarding companies against fines and reputational damage from compliance failures.

User access in internal control software is managed through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). RBAC assigns specific access rights based on job roles to minimize exposure to unauthorized data. On the other hand, MFA adds an extra layer of security to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information, strengthening data integrity and control reliability.

Yes, internal control software can be customized to meet unique industry needs by configuring workflows, reporting features, and regulatory templates. Customization ensures the software aligns with sector-specific compliance standards. These tailored solutions enhance usability and relevance, helping organizations achieve regulatory compliance and operational efficiency effectively.