Governance, Risk & Internal Controls
Growing SMEs • Established businesses • Large groups • Boards and finance teams
Controls that support growth, accountability and better decisions.
As an SME grows or a group expands across borders, informal processes can become difficult to oversee. HLB CMA SA Inc. helps boards and management understand risks, identify control gaps and turn findings into practical actions.
When to speak to us
- Approvals, responsibilities or supporting records are unclear.
- A review or audit has identified weaknesses that management needs to address.
- Growth, new locations or cross-border operations have made oversight more complex.
What we can do for you
Risk and internal control reviews
We review agreed processes, understand the risks and assess the controls intended to address them. The scope can focus on a particular process or set of financial controls.
What you receive
Documented observations, identified gaps and recommendations linked to the risks reviewed.
Financial controls and reporting readiness
We examine how selected financial information is approved, reconciled, supported and reviewed. Typical focus areas can include payments, reconciliations and the evidence behind reporting.
What you receive
Practical improvements to control responsibilities, review steps and reporting evidence.
Governance and accountability support
We help clarify responsibilities, reporting lines and the information needed for oversight. Recommendations are tailored to the organisation’s size and operating environment.
What you receive
A clearer framework for reporting, escalation and management accountability within the agreed scope.
Procurement integrity and controls
We review selected procurement processes and their supporting controls, including approvals and documentation. We identify gaps that can weaken oversight and accountability.
What you receive
Control observations and recommended actions for the responsible management team.
From findings to an action plan
We help translate review findings into priorities, proposed responsibilities and practical actions, so management can decide what to implement and track.
What you receive
A prioritised action plan that management can use to address the agreed findings.
Local understanding. Cross-border coordination.
Groups need oversight across entities without losing sight of local responsibilities. For cross-border operations, we can discuss a review of South African processes and coordination with relevant HLB member firms where country-specific input is needed.
Start with your needs
Tell us which processes or risks concern you, the entities and countries involved, any previous findings and the decisions or reporting deadlines you need to support.
We discuss your requirements, confirm the team and agree the scope, responsibilities, deliverables, timing and fees before work starts.
Management remains responsible for risk decisions and for designing, implementing and operating controls. We agree the review scope and reporting requirements before work starts.
Let’s discuss your risks and control priorities
Contact our Midrand head office for support across South Africa and to discuss work involving other jurisdictions.