Controls
Internal controls and audit readiness advisory in the UAE
Good internal controls mean the right approvals, segregation of duties and reconciliations happen every time, not only when an auditor is coming. We review your key processes, such as purchasing, payments, sales, inventory and payroll, find the gaps that create fraud or error risk, and help you fix them so external and FTA audits run smoothly. We do not perform statutory audits.
Who needs an internal controls review?
- Companies that grew faster than their controls
- Owners who rely on one trusted person for payments
- Businesses preparing for a first external or FTA audit
- Anyone who suspects an error or a fraud
What does an internal controls review cover?
- Risk walk-throughWe follow money, stock and data through your key processes and mark where they can go wrong.
- Control testingWe check whether approvals, segregation of duties and reconciliations actually work.
- Practical fixesPolicies, approval limits and responsibilities your team can live with.
- Audit readinessWe organise the evidence and schedules auditors and the FTA ask for.
What is outside our scope?
- We do not perform statutory audits or issue audit opinions.
- We do not replace your external auditor; we help you prepare for them.
Valorin is an independent advisory and consulting firm.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an internal audit?
It is internal controls and risk advisory, which can include internal audit reviews. It is not a statutory audit and we do not issue audit opinions.
What are the most common control gaps?
One person controlling a whole process, payments without matched approvals, unreconciled accounts, and weak access controls in the accounting system.
When should we do a controls review?
Before your year-end audit, after rapid growth or a system change, and whenever you suspect an error or fraud.
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Muhammad Imran, ACMA
Founder and Managing Director · 20+ years in finance
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Valorin is an independent advisory firm, not affiliated with the FTA or MoF.