Outsourced controls testing utility

Our Internal Controls team offers a comprehensive outsourced controls testing utility, delivering an end-to-end solution that integrates process, people and technology.

The utility is designed to support high priority testing domains, including Financial Reporting, ESG, Technology, Non-Financial, Operational, Cyber Security and Fraud Controls.

At the core of our service is a team of specialist professionals who perform high quality and efficient controls testing ensuring consistency and enabling critical risk insights across your control environment.

Nehal Jilka

Partner - Controls & Technology Risk Leader

KPMG in the UK

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Industry challenges & solutions

Organisations across industries face increasing pressure to maintain robust internal controls while managing cost, complexity and compliance. Through our work with clients, we consistently observe a set of recurring challenges that hinder effective controls testing and assurance.

High cost

High cost associated with testing large control suites.
Lack of technology

Greater execution risk as a result of managing files and workflows in email.
Resourcing challenges

Resourcing challenges including scheduling/focus and adequacy of skillset for testers.
Limited scope

Coverage of testing does not cover all key controls and applications i.e. Important Business Services (IBS).

Turnaround time

Long turnaround time obtaining artefacts for testing from control owners.
Inconsistency

Inconsistent interpretation and applications standards/ methodology.
Low quality

Inconsistent documentation and mapping of processes, risks and controls.
Recordkeeping

Insufficient recordkeeping and audit trail available to complete timely QC.

How we can help you

To overcome these challenges, organisations need a partner that combines deep insight with practical delivery. Our approach is built on a foundation of experience, global reach and continuous innovation, enabling clients to strengthen their internal controls environment with confidence and efficiency.

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Subject matter expertise

We provide SME’s who understand your business and associated risks and inject this knowledge into execution.

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Global capability

Our Centre of Excellence connects with our hubs in China and India to provide an agile and experienced team with multiple language capabilities.

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Automation & AI

We leverage our automation and AI technology solutions to create efficiencies during testing execution and reporting.

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Quality & standardisation

We integrate quality into execution through robust procedures, templates and quality review processes.

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Communication

We maintain clear lines of communication between reviewer and business lines to facilitate information and artefact sharing.

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Sustainability

We minimise transition risk and compound efficiencies over time by gradually increasing offshore leverage and use of technology.

Our internal controls testing managed services

To further elevate the value of our controls testing solutions, we offer a Managed Services delivery model designed for scale, efficiency and long-term impact. This next evolution in our service enables clients to embed testing seamlessly into their operations, unlocking cost savings, regulatory confidence and consistent quality through a globally connected framework.