Auditing
Auditing stands as a pivotal activity within any management system.
Our Auditing Offering
Our services extend to organisations of all sizes, spanning local and global realms.
Whether managing and conducting internal audits on your behalf, auditing your suppliers, or providing Lead Auditors to certification bodies, we ensure comprehensive auditing solutions.
Our Purpose
Beyond mere "Compliance" checks, the purpose of our audits is to offer invaluable feedback to senior management regarding the "Effectiveness" of the applicable management system.
Our audit process is designed as a value-added endeavor, aimed at enhancing operations and uncovering opportunities for growth
Our Scope
With a global network of partners, we deliver cost-effective solutions to our clients.
Audits can be conducted on-site, remotely, or through a hybrid approach, tailored precisely to your requirements.
Auditing Types
Internal Auditing (First-Party Audits):
We provide comprehensive internal auditing services, including:
Audit Scheduling and Planning: Collaborating with top management to schedule audits and define their scope.
Communication and Preparation: Engaging relevant functions to coordinate audit timings and ensure readiness, including ensuring staff availability for participation.
Conducting Audits: Executing audits within the agreed scope and documenting findings, with flexibility to extend scope based on audit trail indications.
Reporting to Local Management: Briefing local management on audit findings and establishing timelines for any necessary actions.
Monitoring and Follow-Up: Tracking actions taken in response to audit findings, ensuring timeliness and effectiveness in addressing root causes, and providing advice on opportunities for system improvement.
Supplier Audits (Second-Party Audits):
We offer supplier auditing services, drawing on our experience with major global organizations such as Cisco Systems.
Our services include:
Supplier Identification and Scope Agreement: Assisting in identifying suitable suppliers/service providers for second-party audits and agreeing on the audit scope.
Communication and Agreement: Engaging with the supplier/service provider to schedule the audit, clarify the scope, and address any restrictions.
Audit Execution and Reporting: Conducting the audit, documenting findings, and reporting back to you.
Action Plan Development: Collaborating with you to define proposed actions and expectations for implementation by the supplier/service provider.
Optional Reporting to Suppliers: Reporting findings to the supplier/service provider if requested.
Follow-Up Audits: Conducting follow-up audits upon request.
Certification Body Audits (Third-Party Audits):
Our team comprises Lead Auditors experienced in auditing multiple standards for UKAS/ANAB Accredited certification bodies. We offer our auditing services exclusively to UKAS/IAF accredited certification bodies and possess expertise across various industry sectors.