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Internal Audit
An internal audit gives management and the board an independent view of how well your organisation is actually run — its controls, processes, compliance and use of resources. It finds weaknesses before they become losses, and confirms that policies are followed in practice, not just on paper.
Dawgen Global provides internal audit as a fully outsourced function or as co-sourced support to your own team. Our work is planned around your risks, delivered to recognised professional standards, and reported in plain language to management and the audit committee.
The challenge
Across the Caribbean, boards and regulators increasingly expect organisations to demonstrate that their internal controls work. Many companies run lean finance and operations teams with no capacity for independent review, while risks around fraud, compliance and process failure keep growing. Without an internal audit function, problems surface late — in the external audit, a regulatory finding or a loss.
Who it is for
- Companies without a dedicated internal audit function
- Boards and audit committees seeking independent assurance
- Organisations preparing for regulatory review or certification
- Groups that need audits of subsidiaries across territories
- Non-profits and donor-funded projects requiring controls assurance
Signs you need us
- Your external auditors keep raising the same control weaknesses
- You have no independent check on how branches or subsidiaries operate
- Fraud risks, errors or policy breaches have been discovered late
- A regulator, lender or donor requires an internal audit function
- You are growing quickly and controls have not kept pace
What we do
We deliver internal audit work across your organisation’s financial, operational and compliance processes.
Full internal audit outsourcing
We act as your internal audit function, delivering a risk-based annual plan and reporting to the audit committee.
Co-sourced internal audit
Specialist resource working alongside your team on complex or peak-load engagements.
Risk assessments and audit planning
A documented assessment of your organisation’s risks translated into a prioritised audit plan.
Process and controls reviews
Detailed reviews of finance, procurement, payroll, inventory, IT and operational processes.
Compliance and policy audits
Testing of adherence to laws, regulations, donor requirements and internal policies.
Fraud awareness and investigation support
Reviews that identify fraud risk areas and support for investigations where issues arise.
Audit committee reporting
Clear reports with findings, root causes, agreed actions and follow-up on implementation.
How we work
Assess
We understand your organisation, its risks and objectives, and agree the scope of work.
Plan
We build a risk-based audit plan covering the processes that matter most.
Perform
Our team carries out fieldwork, testing controls and reviewing transactions and processes.
Report
We issue clear findings and practical recommendations, agreed with management.
Follow up
We track implementation of agreed actions and report progress to the audit committee.
What you receive
- A risk-based internal audit plan for the year
- Reports on each review with findings and prioritised recommendations
- Practical action plans agreed with your management team
- Periodic reporting to the board or audit committee
- Follow-up tracking on implementation of agreed actions
How it works in practice
Illustrative example. A regional company had grown across four territories without an internal audit function, and its board could not confirm that branch controls worked consistently. We established an outsourced internal audit function, completed a risk assessment across all branches, and delivered audits of procurement and payroll in the first year. The board gained independent assurance, and several control gaps — including unapproved expenditure — were closed before losses occurred.
Where we work
We offer all of our services in every territory we serve, with every engagement planned, reviewed and quality-controlled from our Caribbean headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Some regulated services are performed by affiliated firms; we will advise you of the arrangements when you make a request.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a full-time internal audit function?
Not necessarily. Many organisations are better served by an outsourced or co-sourced arrangement that delivers a planned programme of audits each year. We will recommend what fits your size and risk profile.
How is internal audit different from the external audit?
The external audit gives an opinion on your financial statements. Internal audit reviews your controls, processes and operations, reporting to management and the audit committee. The two complement each other.
Who does the internal audit report to?
To management for operational matters and to the board or audit committee for findings and accountability. We agree the reporting line at the outset.
Can you audit our branches in other territories?
Yes. We deliver work across the territories we serve, coordinated from our Kingston headquarters.
How are your fees set?
Our fees are tailored to each client, based on the scope and complexity of the work and the agreed deliverables, and are set out in your engagement letter.
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