KPMG’s Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Technology Risk team conducts internal audit reviews on your behalf, assessing your risk management and developing your governance structures. Our service offerings include outsourcing, co-sourcing and advisory services.

We provide independent audit services and offer valuable insights to help minimize risks, while improving operational efficiency. Our goal is to foster sustainable growth for your organization through an effective risk management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and streamlining your processes by identifying opportunities for automation and centralization.

Karolis Jankus

Partner, Risk, Controls and Internal Audit

KPMG Switzerland

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Robin Gerber

Director, Lead Internal Audit

KPMG Switzerland

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Why choose KPMG as your service partner?

Every key role within an organization – from the Board of Directors to Internal Audit – comes with its own perspectives and requirements.

Our services are designed to support these effectively and with precision – customized, targeted, effective.

Proven methodology

We deliver audit services for evaluating and enhancing governance, risk management and operational processes are in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. Additionally, we continuously adapt our audit procedures to the latest developments and client requirements, ensuring a proactive approach to regulatory and internal compliance.

Cutting-edge technology

We leverage the latest technologies to maximize the efficiency, accuracy, and depth of our audits. Starting with data analytics to identify risk patterns, we integrate automation tools for repetitive tasks, AI-based text processing systems, and cloud-based management systems, ensuring that your audit function is streamlined and scalable.

Local and global support

With our extensive global network, we offer deep industry knowledge and regulatory compliance insights at an international level. Additionally, you benefit from the expertise of our professionals across various disciplines, providing tailored solutions for benchmarking your governance framework and risk management processes.

Flexible solutions and strategic alignment

We provide flexible support for ad-hoc projects and customized services. Our goal is to ensure that risk management and compliance activities align with your strategic objectives and available resources. This ensures that your governance framework remains resilient and adaptable to evolving industry-specific regulations.

We deliver solutions tailored to decision-makers’ needs.

Board of directors: sound decisions require clear insight

As a board member, you carry responsibility for oversight, strategy and long-term business success. Our internal audit function serves as your independent sounding board, providing you with objective analyses, identifying risks early and creating transparency where you need it most.

We offer assurance services and risk assessments to strengthen corporate governance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Management team: boost efficiency, limit risks

As a member of the management team, you face the challenge of balancing operational excellence with strategic direction. Our internal audit team supports you with an independent view on processes and risks. You get sound, practical and solution-oriented insights.

We assist in process improvement and help mitigate potential risks while aligning with your governance framework.

CFO focus:

We support CFOs with independent audit services and thorough analyses, ensuring that financial risks are identified early, regulatory compliance requirements are met and processes are efficiently managed.

Our audit plan addresses both operational and financial risks, providing you with the assurance you need to make informed decisions.

Compliance officers: meet standards, achieve best practices

We assist compliance officers with independent audits, benchmarking against market-leading standards and actionable recommendations.

This ensures that your compliance structures are not just compliant but industry-leading, fostering a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Risk managers: keep risks in sight and optimized

We evaluate the effectiveness of your risk management structures, identify gaps and support you in optimizing your approach.

By helping you regularly adapt your risk management framework to emerging challenges, we ensure your organization remains resilient and compliant with industry-specific laws and regulations.

Heads of internal audit: more than assurance. Demonstrate impact. Build trust.

As the head of internal audit, you drive transparency, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.

We help you strategically position the internal audit function within your organization, ensuring that it not only ensures compliance but also adds significant value through proactive risk management and robust audit services.

Targeted support – where you need it

We support your assurance functions either as a consulting competence center to optimize your internal processes or as a sourcing partner, taking over full implementation based on your specific requirements.

Internal audit: when independence and objectivity matter

We provide independent and objective audit and advisory services to assess and improve business processes and governance structures. Our offering ranges from one-time engagements and project-related audits to full outsourcing of the internal audit function.

Risk management: strategic assurance at every level

We assist with both the development and enhancement of your risk management system. Our services include the creation of risk policies, directives and manuals, risk assessments, transformation of the risk management process and reviews of your risk management framework (e.g., in line with ISO 31000 or COSO ERM)

Compliance: guidance in a complex regulatory environment

We advise you on the development and implementation of effective governance and oversight structures. We support compliance with legal requirements, internal policies and ethical standards – including compliance risk assessments and the implementation of compliance management systems. Whether you seek a sounding board or wish to assess your compliance maturity, take advantage of our broad expertise and deep knowledge.

External quality assessments: unlocking potential

Our external quality assessments (EQA) evaluate internal audit functions in accordance with the IIA Standards, assessing audit processes, methodologies and reporting. Optionally, we provide a maturity assessment to help enhance quality and efficiency. Additionally, we offer tailored benchmarking based on KPMG’s proprietary internal audit database, which includes over 160 companies headquartered in Switzerland.

On the road to success: our proven approach

Outsourcing model

We provide your organization with a highly qualified internal audit team. Our professionals hold certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE and CRM, and draw on global, hands-on experience to support you.

Our team can operate your entire internal audit function, delivering independent assurance and actionable insights.

Co-sourcing model

We complement your internal audit team with targeted expertise in areas such as in IT, data analytics or compliance. This strengthens your internal audit processes exactly where needed, including locations abroad. Using advanced internal audit software, we deliver real-time analytics and clear, data-driven reporting to support your organization’s leadership in making informed and confident decisions.

One-time internal audits/specialized reviews

We provide expert support for one-time internal audits or specialized reviews, tailored to your specific needs. Whether in IT, compliance or forensic investigations, our specialists deliver precise insights and actionable results – efficiently, flexibly and with a focus on your unique requirements.

Internal audit advisory

We collaborate with your internal audit function to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. Through tailored advice on strategy, processes and tools, we help you strengthen your audit capabilities, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals.

Together toward success: Share your request with us

Prepare for the future and optimize your processes with our expertise in internal audit. Contact us to learn more about how KPMG can support you in improving your internal audit function and process reviews. We look forward to hearing from you.

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