Controls Advisory Balancing control and efficiency for optimised results. We apply our process, risk, and control expertise to help organisations design, implement, and operate controls programmes that are fit-for-purpose, right-sized, and support the needs of internal and external stakeholders, all while striking the right balance between efficiency and control. We speak the language of controls which our experts help organisations translate to meet their specific context and objectives.We help you identify risk, design and implement controls, and provide control testing and validation services over core processes, systems, initiatives and transformation programmes - no matter your industry, business model, or location. Strike the right balance between efficiency and control Our Controls advisory services Pro Briefcase Control Strategy & Programme Management Design and implement customised control strategies that adapt to your business landscape and provide appropriate governance. Pro Building office Control Automation & Optimisation Modernise and transform your control environment leveraging AI and automated technologies to assess and report on control effectiveness. Pro Document Consent Control Design & Implementation We perform risk assessments, identify control gaps, provide recommendations, support remediation and validation efforts and support communications with regulators and external auditors. Pro Document Stack Control Remediation Mitigate risk by understanding root causes, performing lookbacks, execute a control remediation strategy, and provide testing to validate remediation. Pro Location Globe Control Testing We leverage the emerging technologies, including our proprietary control testing automation solution and testing-as-a-service capabilities, to efficiently test controls and focus resources in high value areas. Optimise controls and improve performance Our approach We bring insights into how internal controls and processes can be established and optimised. We bring insight and foresight to projects in evaluating changes contemplated by an organisation and by being a proactive part of the overall risk management activity associated with execution of strategy, major projects, and core operations. This not only leads to an efficient audit approach but also provides assurance that the controls over these risks are effectively managed, considerate of internal and external drivers, and appropriately balanced with the need to get things done. Optimise controls and improve performance Key partners Leadership David McIntosh David is a managing director focused on audit, risk management and implementing robust control frameworks. He leads a portfolio of co-sourced and outsourced internal audit programmes, working with listed companies in the technology, manufacturing and energy sectors and ... Learn More Shane Silva Shane is an accomplished managing director based in Sydney, leading the data governance and technology assurance practices. With a career spanning more than 16 years in the professional services industry, Shane is recognised for his exceptional expertise and proficiency ... Learn More Rich Turley Rich is a managing director with over 20 years’ experience in assurance, audit, risk, and compliance management. He leads major internal audit, risk and compliance management engagements for various ASX-listed companies and major government agencies. He is a leader in ... Learn More Lauren Brown Lauren is the country lead for Australia. With over 14 years' experience in governance, risk, and internal control, she specialises across multiple industries including health, higher education, government, consumer products, and energy. She is an active member and ... Learn More Adam Christou Adam is a managing director and Protiviti’s Australian energy, utilities, and mining lead as well as a member of the organisation’s global internal audit leadership. He is also a key member of the global energy and resources leadership team. He currently serves as ... Learn More Garran Duncan With over 30 years of internal and risk management experience, Garran's focus is driving the practice forward and building a firm that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a founding director of Protiviti Australia at its ... Learn More Featured insights BLOGS New sustainability reporting law in Australia should prompt fresh look at COSO’s internal control framework Sustainability reporting is now law. On 9 September 2024, the Australian Parliament passed The Australian sustainability reporting regulation into law. The first reports by the largest in-scope entities are due in 2026, for reporting periods... 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WHITEPAPER Ten Things Foreign Financial Institutions Should Know About Executive Order 14114 By Carol BeaumierOn December 22, 2023, when many of us had already started our holiday breaks, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14114, which among other things creates new secondary sanctions risk for foreign financial institutions. For... Button Button
