Risk Consulting

Effective corporate governance, internal control and risk management is essential for every organisation. In a heavily regulated marketplace, organisations rely on high level independent and objective advice.  This is why many large complex commercial and public sector organisations and government departments work with us.

Our Risk Consulting Department is made up of highly skilled specialists with extensive operational experience. We can assess your current corporate governance, risk management and compliance policies, procedures and processes.  We will help improve on efficiency and effectiveness and provide you with the assurance that significant risks to business objectives are being controlled.

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Internal Audit

Internal audit is the cornerstone of good corporate governance and risk management.

From our experience, a properly resourced, effective and independent internal audit function provides assurance to Boards, Audit Committees and Management. It provides them with the confidence that governance, risk management and internal control processes are operating effectively. It also identifies business process improvements & operational efficiencies within the business.

Our Internal Audit team will familiarise themselves with your internal audit operations and develop a comprehensive understanding of the internal and external factors driving risk in your business. We can help identify any potential risks affecting the organisation’s ability to achieve strategic goals and assess the robustness of mitigating controls in place. Our services range from establishing internal audit operations to co-sourcing or fully outsourcing your internal audit function.

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Tony Cooney

Partner & Head of
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Vincent Teo

Partner & Head of
Public Sector & Government Services

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Corporate Governance

An effective and robust corporate governance framework and culture is essential to the integrity, reputation and efficiency of your organisation.

 It ensures that appropriate decision-making processes and controls are in place so that the interests of all stakeholders (shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and the community) are balanced.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ governance model. At Crowleys DFK, we will work with you to develop and integrate strong and agile governance practices aligned to the organisations’ strategic goals and in line with your respective Corporate Governance Codes and company law requirements.

Our Corporate Governance Services include:

  • Developing an effective and efficient governance framework
  • Reviewing compliance with respective Corporate Governance Codes
  • Supporting the Chairman and Board of Directors with good corporate governance practices
  • Board of Directors effectiveness reviews
  • Supporting Not-For-Profit Organisations with good governance frameworks specific to their structure
  • Providing updates on relevant company law and regulatory developments

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Tony Cooney

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Vincent Teo

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Public Sector & Government Services

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Risk Management

Good risk management isn’t about avoiding risk. It’s about balancing risk, opportunities and strategic goals, and making informed decisions about those risks and the controls in place to mitigate them.

We adopt an enterprise-wide, integrated and holistic approach to risk management that takes into account strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks.

Our team of specialists can work with you to develop an effective enterprise risk management program. We can help you define your risk appetite, develop risk analysis models and integrate risk management with your business strategy.

Our Risk Management services include:

  • Designing, implementing and advising on enterprise risk management.
  • Assisting in defining your risk appetite.
  • Risk reporting.
  • Risk assessments and reviews.

Contact a Risk Management Specialist today:

Vincent Teo

Partner & Head of
Public Sector & Government Services

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Internal Controls

Organisations that are focused on achieving their business objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with regulations; consider maintaining effective internal controls as simply good business and essential for protecting their reputation and brand.

We have helped many organisations to develop, implement and assess systems of internal controls to assist them in achieving their strategic objectives. Our experience allows us to implement best practice policies and procedures for our clients as well as providing continual development and monitoring of the operation of those systems.

Our Internal Controls services include:

  • Independent assurance on the soundness, adequacy and application of the system of internal control.
  • Ensuring the quality of internal and external reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulation, and also with internal policies with respect to the conduct of business.
  • Suggesting suitable frameworks through which the internal systems and controls can be periodically reviewed by Management and the Audit Committee.

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Vincent Teo

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Fiona O’Sullivan

Director
Risk Consulting

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Business Process and System Reviews

A major challenge facing businesses of all sizes across all industries, is identifying opportunities to streamline and automate business and operational processes. It is also a challenge in cutting out inefficiencies and reducing costs while increasing business performance and operational agility. Our team can apply specialised methodologies which can help you gain a competitive advantage by improving process performance.

Contact a Business Process and System Reviews Specialist today:

Vincent Teo

Partner & Head of
Public Sector & Government Services

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GDPR

On the 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force and implements a harmonised data protection regime throughout the EU. The regulation places certain obligations on organisations and demonstrates transparency, accountability and compliance are the governing principles.

Our Data Protection Support Services team is made up of highly skilled specialists with an in-depth knowledge of data protection law and practices (particularly GDPR) and are dedicated to helping you achieve GDPR compliance. We can assist you in implementing a successful data protection programme, achieving and maintaining compliance with EU data protection requirements while delivering security, productivity, risk management and cost-efficiency benefits.

Our GDPR services include:

  • Preparing a Gap Analysis between current practices and those required under the new regulation.
  • Ensuring Data Protection/Records Management and Retention Policies and Procedures are in line with new regulations.
  • Conducting a Data Mapping exercise.
  • Developing Privacy Notices/Disclosures for your organisation.
  • Determining if a Data Protection Impact Assessment is required by your firm and provide assistance in implementing.
  • Providing support to your appointed Data Protection Officer and ensure their roles and responsibilities fully include the requirements under the GDPR.
  • Providing GDPR workshops/training to Board members and staff.

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Vincent Teo

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Public Sector & Government Services

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