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Three Lines of Defence

Structured control framework support across all three lines of defence — from business process owners through to internal audit.

1st Line

Business Process Owners

  • Build internal control awareness across business units
  • Define process flows and map associated controls
  • Assist in control performance & documentation
  • Control self-assessment (CSA) facilitation
  • First-level response to control gaps
2nd Line

Risk & Compliance Function

  • Develop internal control management framework
  • Design Risk and Control Matrix (RCM)
  • Define control test procedures & protocols
  • Issue management and remediation tracking
  • Compliance reporting and regulatory liaison
  • ITGC and application control coverage
3rd Line

Internal Audit

  • Independent periodic testing of internal controls
  • Audit readiness preparation and pre-assessment
  • Audit evidence collection and documentation
  • Root cause analysis for control deficiencies
  • Remediation validation and re-testing
  • Risk & control repository maintenance
  • Regulatory audit support and liaison
Additional: SOX/ICFR readiness · ITGC reviews · Vendor control assessments · Process walkthroughs · GDPR / DPDP compliance advisory

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From SOX readiness to ITGC reviews — our compliance experts deliver audit-ready frameworks.

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