Internal Audit Services
Independent, agile, and insight-driven assurance that strengthens governance, manages risk, and enables responsible growth—delivered in line with 2025 IIA and Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
Expertly Delivered, Value-Focused Internal Audit
We help organisations design, enhance, and transform Internal Audit functions — aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standards and tailored to your governance, risk, and control environment.
What we deliver:
- Actionable intelligence on emerging and priority risks
- Proven, sector-specific methodologies aligned to your risk profile
- Dedicated specialists driving high-impact audits
- Flexible sourcing models to meet evolving needs
Our Service Models
Discover agile Internal Audit service models that adapt to your priorities, scale with your growth, and keep you ahead of emerging risks.
Choose Your Internal Audit Service
Internal Audit Transformation
Value Proposition:Transform Internal Audit by integrating people, process, technology, and AI to deliver agile, insight-led assurance that anticipates risks, drives efficiency, and remains relevant to stakeholders.
Delivered Benefits:
- Holistic transformation integrating people, process, technology, and AI
- Vision and strategy re-designed using innovation priorities and Design Thinking
- Advanced analytics for deeper insights, greater efficiency, and agile growth
- Technology enablement plans embedding data-driven, AI-supported assurance
- Methodology transformation with Agile, Dynamic Risk Assessment, and High Impact Reporting
Change and Programme Assurance
Value Proposition: Safeguard strategic programmes—ERP, M&A, and digital transformation—by embedding assurance into governance and delivery from the outset.
Delivered Benefits:
- Stage gate and PMO governance reviews
- Business case validation and benefit realisation tracking
- Risk management integration into programme delivery
- Technical design and requirements assessments
- Independent oversight for board and stakeholders
Operational & Financial Process Audits
Value Proposition: Boost efficiency, accuracy, and controls in core processes through risk-based scoping, expertise, and analytics to close gaps, reduce errors, prevent fraud, and sustain audit readiness.
Delivered Benefits:
- Control gap analysis across P2P, O2C, payroll, inventory, and treasury
- Fraud risk reduction via robust access and Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls
- Improved reporting accuracy and faster cycle times through process optimisation
- Stronger audit readiness with clear documentation and evidence trails
- Optimised working capital by removing bottlenecks and cash leakage points
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Value Proposition: Ensure compliance with regulations—including FCA priorities on resilience, consumer duty, AML, sanctions, and ESG—through targeted audits using expertise, gap analysis, and evidence-based reporting to reduce risk, enhance credibility, and sustain trust.
Delivered Benefits:
- SOX, J-SOX, and ICFR readiness and full compliance reviews with remediation support
- FCA, HIPAA, ISO, and other sector-specific compliance testing and remediation
- Anti-bribery, AML, sanctions, and ESG disclosure assurance
- Evidence-based reporting for regulators and investors
- Strengthened control environment for sustained compliance
Governance, Risk & Controls Review
Value Proposition: Strengthen governance and risk management by obtaining assurance over key processes such as ERM, third-party risk, policy governance, controls automation, ethics, data governance, BCP/DR, risk reporting, and GRC technology.
Delivered Benefits:
- Governance and risk assessments with actionable enhancements
- Board-ready heatmaps, maturity mapping, and integrated dashboards
- Stronger alignment with IIA, COSO, and leading governance frameworks
- Control automation via leading GRC platforms (ServiceNow, SAP GRC, Archer, etc.)
- Streamlined oversight of emerging, operational, and third-party risks
IT & Cyber Internal Audit
Value Proposition: Integrate IT and cybersecurity risk into your internal audit plan for holistic assurance. We assess controls, governance, and resilience to mitigate technology-driven risks.
Delivered Benefits:
- ITGC and application control reviews for compliance and resilience
- Cybersecurity governance, incident readiness, and penetration testing
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) assessments
- Cloud and hybrid environment security assurance
- Actionable recommendations to strengthen cyber defence
Industries We Support
Simplifying Assurance. Trusted Internal Audit Experts. Proven Results.
Why: Strict regulatory requirements, including FCA, SOX, and PCI DSS, demand robust governance, risk management, and compliance oversight.
Focus: Internal controls, regulatory compliance, third-party risk, operational resilience, and financial reporting accuracy.
Why: Sensitive patient data and strict regulations (e.g., GDPR, NHS) require rigorous audits to ensure compliance and data protection.
Focus: Data privacy, access controls, compliance with healthcare standards, and system availability.
Why:Tenant data protection and regulatory compliance (e.g., RSH, GDPR) are critical for ensuring operational efficiency and security.
Focus: Data protection, IT continuity, supplier assurance, and cloud security audits.
Why: Digital transformation in education requires strong governance over student data, compliance with funding regulations, and cybersecurity.
Focus: Data privacy, network security, funding compliance, and operational risk management.
Why: High transaction volumes and cardholder data handling require stringent security, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance (e.g., PCI DSS).
Focus: PCI DSS compliance, fraud risk management, customer data protection, and third-party platform security.
Why: FinTechs must ensure data security, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention to maintain trust and meet industry standards.
Focus: Data privacy, transaction security, regulatory compliance, and fraud risk management.
How Our Internal Audit Service Works
Our internal audit process is efficient, comprehensive, and focused on delivering actionable insights — all in 4 simple steps.
Why Choose Global Forum Consulting?
Trusted internal audit experts—strengthening controls, aligning governance, and driving lasting value through robust audit solutions.
Proven IA Expertise
15+ years, 500+ engagements—trusted across industries for excellence in IA & Risk management
Top-Tier Partnerships
rusted by leading firms for scalable, high-impact audit solutions
Smart Audit Technology
AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance control assurance and efficiency
Flexible Delivery Models
Outsourced, co-sourced, or targeted support—tailored to fit your needs
Actionable Insights
Clear, practical recommendations that strengthen controls and drive improvement
Efficient & Low Disruption
Streamlined, cost-effective audits with minimal business disruption