Practice 02 | Risk Management
We help organisations examine operational, fraud and compliance risks, review controls and set management priorities.
Risk can develop through routine processes, unclear responsibilities, control weaknesses or dependencies that are not visible in day-to-day work. A focused assessment maps relevant exposures and gives management a structured basis for deciding what to address.
Discuss a Risk AssessmentWhat we help with
The review focuses on the processes, controls and risks relevant to the question, then organises findings by significance for management.
We map priority risks, review internal processes and identify control weaknesses that could expose an organisation to avoidable losses or compliance problems.
Typical workEnterprise risk health checks; operating-risk mapping; control-gap analysis; approval and segregation-of-duties reviews; SOP improvement recommendations.
Typical outputsA structured risk register, control-gap findings and treatment priorities.
We examine fraud risk factors, potential control overrides and vulnerabilities in transaction, payment or approval processes. The review helps management identify preventive controls and clarify how suspected incidents should be escalated.
Typical workFraud-risk assessments; scenario discussions; control-override reviews; policy and incident-response recommendations; staff awareness sessions.
Typical outputsA fraud-risk map, control recommendations and an incident-response outline.
We identify operational dependencies and plausible disruption scenarios, then support discussions about the effect on priority activities and response options.
Typical workBusiness-continuity risk assessment; business-impact discussions; recovery priorities; continuity playbooks and exercises, where agreed.
Typical outputsDisruption scenarios, an impact-and-priority matrix, response checklist and improvement roadmap. Estimates depend on the information available and agreed method.
We review governance arrangements, relevant statutory obligations and selected contract-related risks within the agreed scope and the team's competence. The review can identify questions requiring specialist assessment.
Typical workGovernance health checks; regulatory-obligation mapping; contract issue-spotting; preliminary data-protection or sector-compliance gap reviews; board risk briefings.
Typical outputsGovernance findings, a risk briefing and compliance-improvement roadmap.
Featured engagement
Which weaknesses in the organisation's processes, controls or compliance arrangements deserve management attention?
Selected operational processes, governance arrangements, documented controls and priority business risks, as defined in scope.
A structured risk register, control-gap findings and a prioritised treatment plan.
A complementary Fraud and Continuity Risk Assessment can examine priority scenarios, potential impact, control weaknesses and possible responses.
Enquire about this engagementOur approach
We examine the relevant processes and concerns, assess the exposure and discuss priorities with management. Recommendations focus on controls and responses suited to the issue. Recognised risk or continuity frameworks may inform the work where appropriate.
Formal legal advice or representation, regulated auditing, statutory certification, specialist cybersecurity assurance, environmental assessments and similar professional outputs require appropriately qualified or authorised practitioners. An assessment identifies and prioritises exposure; it does not eliminate risk or guarantee that loss or disruption will be prevented. Use of a framework does not amount to accreditation or certify an organisation.
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Outline the process, control or continuity concern you want to examine. GIWA can discuss the appropriate assessment.
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