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As an Internal Control Officer, I'm driven by a commitment to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in every aspect of my work. Today's experience underscores the importance of meticulousness in maintaining our organization's data integrity. Upon receiving a request through our business automation platform to vet and approve documents, I delve deep into every detail, ensuring consistency and correctness of information. It's not just a routine task; it's a responsibility to safeguard the integrity of our operations. In the course of today's review, I unearthed a discrepancy in our database—a business entry incorrectly labeled. Without hesitation, I reached out to the responsible officer, swiftly rectifying the error to uphold our commitment to precision. This incident underscores my proactive approach to internal control, where every detail matters. Beyond a mere function, it's a mindset—a dedication to excellence that permeates every aspect of my work. I'm passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to an organization that values precision, integrity, and continual improvement. #InternalControl #DataIntegrity #AttentionToDetail #Precision #Excellence #Professionalism

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Beyond software testing, I am also involve in internal auditing and that gave me better understanding of the essence of Quality Assurance in a different way. Imagine not having a policy in place that defines how incidents would be prevented or handled in the case of eventuality! That's a risk to the business continuity. Any internal control not in place for the control activities is a big problem. Auditing first helps identify these risks, assess them, and then gives report and recommendations on what to do to ensure compliance. And compliance is ensured by monitoring (follow-up audit). Let's take for instance, if there's no separation of duties which allows one person to complete end-to-end flow of a process! That is a great risk as the individual with such faulted privileges can defraud the system. One of the things auditing also checks for is collision which is a situation where multiple employees with different roles and privileges collide to complete a process to defraud the organisation. Auditing ensures that the policies, procedures, SOPs are firstly created in accordance to international standards and then are properly implemented. One thing again that should be noted is that auditing is part of internal control and all together are a form of Quality Assurance - in relation to QMS. #SQAMarshal

A #checklist-based #audit is a systematic process that uses a predefined list of items to verify #compliance, #quality, or #effectiveness within a specific area, process, or system. It ensures that every critical element is reviewed and nothing is overlooked. This approach is often used in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, construction, IT, and finance for internal audits, compliance checks, and performance evaluations. Components of a Checklist-Based Audit 1. Purpose/Objective Clearly define the aim of the audit, such as compliance with regulations, quality assurance, or process improvement. 2. Scope Specify the boundaries of the audit (e.g., department, process, or system being audited). 3. Checklist Items • Develop a detailed list of items to be verified. • Organize the checklist into sections for clarity. • Include specific criteria for evaluation. 4. Audit Methodology Define how the audit will be conducted: • Observation • Interviews • Document review • Testing or sampling 5. Responsibility Assignment Identify auditors and assign specific tasks or areas of focus. 6. Documentation Record findings against each checklist item, noting compliance, non-compliance, and observations. 7. Action Plan Outline corrective actions for any non-compliance or areas needing improvement. 8. Follow-Up Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and reassess as necessary. Example #Checklist Categories For Quality Assurance • Are procedures and processes documented? • Are employees trained in relevant procedures? • Are quality control records complete and up-to-date? For IT Security • Are password policies enforced? • Are software updates and patches applied? • Are backups tested regularly? For Workplace Safety • Are fire extinguishers accessible and inspected? • Is personal protective equipment (PPE) available and in use? • Are emergency exits clearly marked and unobstructed? Would you like help creating a specific checklist or guidance on conducting an audit? #Audit #Panindia #Assignment #SAC

Beyond software testing, I am also involve in internal auditing and that gave me better understanding of the essence of Quality Assurance in a different way. Imagine not having a policy in place that defines how incidents would be prevented or handled in the case of eventuality! That's a risk to the business continuity. Any internal control not in place for the control activities is a big problem. Auditing first helps identify these risks, assess them, and then gives report and recommendations on what to do to ensure compliance. And compliance is ensured by monitoring (follow-up audit). Let's take for instance, if there's no separation of duties which allows one person to complete end-to-end flow of a process! That is a great risk as the individual with such faulted privileges can defraud the system. One of the things auditing also checks for is collision which is a situation where multiple employees with different roles and privileges collide to complete a process to defraud the organisation. Auditing ensures that the policies, procedures, SOPs are firstly created in accordance to international standards and then are properly implemented. One thing again that should be noted is that auditing is part of internal control and all together are a form of Quality Assurance - in relation to QMS. #SQAMarshal

The Crucial Role of Quality Assurance in Information Management: My Experience https://hubs.la/Q02WdymK0

Opinions of Qualified Service Auditor for SOC 2 reports are of 4 types : • Unqualified – Audited controls were designed and operating effectively. There may be exceptions noted, but overall, the trust services criteria have been met. • Qualified – There is either a material description misstatement or material deficiency in the design or operation of controls that is not pervasive. • Disclaimer – Not enough information was provided for the service auditor to be able to express an opinion about whether controls were designed and operating effectively. • Adverse – There is either a material description misstatement or material deficiency in the design or operation of controls that is pervasive. If the auditor and the client are both doing their jobs correctly, the environment at the client organization should not reach the point where a disclaimer or adverse opinion becomes necessary. Materiality of the deficiency, and whether an opinion is qualified, adverse, or a disclaimer, is determined via the service auditor’s judgement. Per the AICPA SOC 2 Guide the service auditor evaluates the results of all procedures performed and conducts both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of whether identified description misstatements and deficiencies in the suitability of design and deviations in the operating effectiveness of controls result in a description that is not presented in accordance with the description criteria or in controls that are not suitability designed or operating effectively.

Internal Audit Checklist - Entity Level Controls (ELC): This document covers the following processes, their risk and controls, tests to be performed, sample and testing frequency, with respect to the Entity level Controls: A. Ethics and Code of Conduct B. Corporate Governance Guidelines C. Board Oversight D. Risk and Control Matrix E. Risk Assessment Process F. Whistle Blower Mechanism G. Organizational Structure H. Authorization Matrix I. Segregation of Duties (SOD) J. Strategic Plan K. Budget vs Actuals L. Financial Reporting M. Review of Related Party Transactions N. Internal Audit O. Information Technology Controls P. Information & Communication -External Communication Q. Information & Communication -Management Oversight #entitylevelcontrols #ELC #riskassessment #authorizationmatrix #internalaudit #segregation #SOD #riskmatrix #BOD #Credit to original writer

Lots of big stuff happening lately that really highlights the importance of a robust QC department. It’s only too late to see if software still works after a push if it passes QC before the problem is fixed. I believe it comes down to how effective the system is and if a Systems Analyst can catch, diagnose, and correct these kinds of errors in a system to maximize efficiency for the company. In the end, each department is a piece that contributes to the whole that is the company, and no one person is really responsible other than whoever is responsible for their department. Broken processes will affect the end product, and the issues that cause these processes to fail won’t simply be the result of a low level employee being allowed to make an irresponsible push, but instead the system that allowed them to make the push to begin with. Treat the cause, not just the symptoms!