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      Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory Services

      Our professionals in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory practice work with boards of directors, audit committees, risk committees, and other senior management functions across numerous local and international organizations to support enterprise-wide internal audit, internal control, design and effectiveness testing, risk management, and corporate governance, while delivering tangible value.

      The KPMG Governance, Risk, and Compliance team provides services in establishing effective internal audit and internal control systems, enhancing existing frameworks, analyzing risks within business and operational processes, and designing or strengthening corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance management systems. We also support family-owned businesses in their institutionalization and governance transformation journeys.

      How Can we Help?

      As the KPMG Türkiye Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory team, we support organizations in achieving their corporate objectives in a more structured and disciplined manner by identifying business risks with greater transparency, strengthening and organizing the control environment more effectively, and enhancing corporate governance frameworks.

      Our strong practical expertise, combined with extensive experience gained through projects delivered for clients across various industries and of different scales, enables us to develop tailored and effective strategies aligned with each client’s specific needs.



      Our Services in Governance, Risk, and Compliance

      ✔ Internal Audit Services

      An effective internal audit function and process is a fundamental component of corporate governance. It evaluates whether systems are operating properly, whether processes are efficient and reliable, and whether legal and regulatory requirements are being met.

      Through co-sourcing or outsourcing models, internal audit activities can reduce costs while enabling access to sector expertise and global internal audit resources. With our experienced and certified professionals, we support you in the following areas:

      • Execution of comprehensive internal audit activities with professionals experienced in accounting, finance, tax, and technology, supported by deep sector expertise

      • Risk assessment and development of risk-based internal audit plans

      • Co-sourcing and outsourcing of internal audit functions

      • Delivery of internal audit training programs, including theoretical training, pilot audits, and on-the-job training

         

      ✔ Establishment of the Internal Audit Function

      Internal audit is a consulting activity designed to provide independent assurance, improve organizational operations, and create value. It supports organizations in achieving their objectives through a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

       

      We support you in the following areas with our experienced and certified professionals:

      • Defining the positioning of the internal audit function within the organization

      • Establishing the audit committee and defining reporting lines to senior management

      • Designing internal audit methodology and preparing standard documentation

      • Developing audit committee charters, internal audit charters, job descriptions, and operating principles

      • Risk assessment and development of risk-based internal audit plans

      • Delivering internal audit training programs, including theoretical and on-the-job training

         

      ✔ Internal Control Services

      In today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment, executives face increasing pressure to mitigate risks and implement necessary controls in daily operations. An internal control system plays a critical role in achieving organizational objectives and remains a top priority for management.

       

      With our experienced and certified professionals, we support you in the following areas:

      • Assessing processes from a risk and control perspective and identifying existing risks and mitigating controls

      • Documenting controls and developing risk control matrices

      • Evaluating the design and implementation of existing controls

      • Identifying control gaps and improvement areas through benchmarking against KPMG’s global database and best practices

      • Supporting the development and enhancement of process flowcharts, policies, and procedures

      • Establishing job descriptions and authority/approval matrices

         

      ✔ Internal Audit Quality Assurance Review

      Organizations that operate internal audit functions in line with international standards benefit from a more effective control environment, stronger risk management processes, and increased confidence at board level. However, transitioning from a “sufficient” internal audit function to one aligned with international standards requires balance across positioning, talent, and processes.

      With our extensive cross-industry experience and expertise in quality assurance, we conduct independent and objective assessments of your internal audit function using leading quality control and benchmarking techniques. We evaluate your internal audit function against international standards and peer organizations locally and globally.

       

      ✔ SOX Compliance Advisory

      The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was enacted on July 30, 2002 to improve controls over financial reporting for publicly traded companies listed in the United States. It requires organizations to identify, document, and evaluate risks and controls related to financial reporting.

      With our experienced and certified professionals, we support you in the following areas:

      • Developing process flowcharts, documenting procedures, and identifying control points

      • Identifying and testing risks and controls related to financial reporting

      • Documenting test results

         

      ✔ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

      Organizations face various risks in achieving their objectives. Understanding and integrating these risks into strategy and decision-making enables organizations to achieve their goals more effectively. We support clients in establishing and sustaining enterprise risk management programs.

      With our experienced and certified professionals, we assist in:

      • Defining risk strategy and risk analysis methodology

      • Assessing ERM effectiveness and maturity level

      • Establishing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks

      • Conducting enterprise risk assessments

      • Developing risk inventories and risk maps

      • Implementing systems for tracking risks

      • Defining key risk indicators

      • Delivering ERM training programs

      • Supporting risk committee structuring and developing charters and reporting formats

      • Preparing risk management guidelines and defining roles and responsibilities

         

      ✔ Corporate Governance Compliance

      We support clients in preparing corporate governance compliance reports in accordance with SPK and BDDK regulations.

      Our services include:

      • Corporate governance compliance statement

      • Shareholders’ rights

      • Public disclosure and transparency

      • Stakeholder relations

      • Board of directors

         

      ✔ Dealer and Distributor Audit

      Ensuring consistent product and service quality across all customer touchpoints (dealers, distributors, stores, agents, etc.), compliance with regulations and internal policies, performance monitoring, and financial oversight is critical for organizations.

      We support clients in optimizing customer experience and identifying risk areas across distribution channels. Our services include:

      • Identifying process and system risks affecting dealer/distributor profitability

      • Evaluating adequacy of controls over identified risks

      • Assessing and defining dealer/distributor selection criteria

      • Structuring dealer/distributor management processes and responsibilities

      • Designing incentive and bonus systems to improve performance

      • Establishing reporting systems for dealer/distributor channels

      • Designing and operationalizing returns and wastage processes

      • Designing cost reduction controls and implementation support

      • Profitability assessment and cost analysis

      • Ensuring compliance with regulations, global requirements, and internal policies

         

      ✔ Continuous Auditing (CA) and Continuous Monitoring (CM)

      Organizations increasingly seek innovative ways to manage risks in a rapidly evolving and complex environment. Many now use continuous auditing and continuous monitoring approaches supported by technology.

      Continuous auditing involves the ongoing collection and analysis of audit evidence from processes and IT systems, enabling early detection of issues and automation of manual tasks.

      Continuous monitoring enables management to oversee known and emerging control gaps, improving visibility and ensuring ongoing performance and deterrence.

      We support you in:

      • Designing and implementing dashboards, key risk indicators, and reporting frameworks

      • Optimizing continuous monitoring of controls, transactions, and performance indicators

      • Evaluating fraud risk management processes

      • Supporting integration of governance, risk, and compliance functions

      • Designing and implementing advanced data analytics solutions

         

      ✔ Software License Audit

      The use of unlicensed software often results from complex licensing agreements or lack of proper software asset management processes. Effective management of software usage improves licensing compliance and cost efficiency.

      We support you in:

      • Periodic assessment of software asset management processes and controls

      • Understanding and proactively managing software licensing rights

      • Managing financial risks

      • Improving efficiency through structured software asset management

      • Reducing software maintenance costs

      • Minimizing technology risks, disruptions, and associated costs

      • Reducing losses from improper usage

      • Structuring better commercial licensing terms aligned with current and future needs

      ✔ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

      In an increasingly competitive environment, stakeholders must proactively manage uncertainty. GRC is an integrated framework that combines governance, risk, compliance, and assurance functions to ensure a consistent and holistic approach across the organization.

      We support you in:

      • Designing a tailored risk management roadmap

      • Supporting decision-making through risk-aware culture development and assurance frameworks

      • Improving ERP system efficiency

      • Implementing technology-enabled risk tracking systems

      • Designing segregation of duties frameworks and addressing related breaches

         

      ✔ Process Maturity Assessment

      We help organizations achieve:

      • Mature business processes aligned with growth objectives

      • Effective management and prioritization of project portfolios

      • Benchmarking against international best practices

      • Independent assessment of current process maturity

      Our approach includes:

      • Analysis: Detailed review of process steps, roles, and systems

      • Evaluation: Benchmarking against best practices and KPMG global standards

      • Roadmap: Development of action plans and transformation roadmap

      • Implementation: Optional support in execution and project management

         

      ✔ Process Advisory and Institutionalization

      We support organizations in continuously improving and redesigning their business processes by identifying improvement areas through detailed assessments and applying KPMG global methodologies and best practices. We help optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and implement performance management systems and KPIs.

       

      ✔ Process Improvement and Transformation

      We support:

      • Alignment of business processes with strategic objectives

      • Identification of improvement opportunities

      • Efficiency enhancement

      • Process maturity development

      • Digital transformation of processes

      Our solutions include benchmarking, process redesign, technology roadmap development, and implementation support.

       

      ✔ Workforce Efficiency and Process Automation

      We support organizations in:

      • Eliminating low-value activities through digitization

      • Improving process efficiency under resource constraints

      • Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing workflows

      • Implementing new integrations and technologies

      • Reducing repetitive tasks and increasing focus on value-added activities

      • Optimizing workforce structure and organizational efficiency

         

      ✔ Process Performance Management

      We help organizations align corporate goals with individual performance objectives through structured performance management systems.

      Our solutions include:

      • Definition and alignment of corporate, departmental, and individual goals

      • Sharing of best practices

      • Definition of performance metrics and measurement frequency

      • Design of reward and incentive systems

      • Establishment of executive monitoring mechanisms

         

      ✔ Institutionalization

      Institutionalization is key to sustainable growth and organizational resilience. It ensures:

      • Reduced dependency on individuals

      • Business continuity

      • Sustainable growth and strong corporate reputation

         

      ✔ Corporate Check-Up

      We help organizations identify inefficiencies and development areas that may impact growth, reputation, or continuity.

      Our services include:

      • Maturity assessment of business processes

      • Benchmarking against global methodologies

      • Development of improvement roadmap including risks and actions

         

      ✔ Corporate Governance and Compliance

      Corporate governance ensures transparent and accountable management for the benefit of all stakeholders.

      Our solutions include:

      • Board and committee structure design and improvement

      • Organizational and senior management restructuring

      • Corporate governance compliance assessment

      • Development of policies and procedures


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      Savaş Görkem Yapan

      Capital & Debt Advisory Associate Partner, Real Estate and Construction Industry Leader

      KPMG in Türkiye