- Information and communication technology (ICT) compliance and audits
The use of Information Systems (IS) in business operation has increased by a significant bigger margin in different organizations and industries across the globe. The use of IT systems for data input, storage, processing and output can be subjected to a number of threats and vulnerabilities which can cause significant losses of funds, property and reputational damage of an organization.
Our organization will provide your company with an objective assessment of the information security level, IT governance and IT maturity of the organization.
- Cyber Security Services.
Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a necessity for the growth of any technological driven company; our Information Technology and Communication department provides your organization with the following cybersecurity services;
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
- Provision and Configuration of Tools and Software used in VAPT.
- Cyber Security Training and Awareness Program.
- Security Incident Management.
- Training and Education:
- Providing ICT training services s and workshops for users on how to conduct ICT audit, Risk assessment and implementation of best IT Governance practices in accordance with COBIT 5.
- Inhouse ICT trainings on accounting packages such as SAP Business One, ERPs, SAGE Pastel and others.
- Developing educational materials and resources in emerging Information Technologies.
Accounting Software Packages Deployment And Job-Oriented Training
Need to deploy and learn the accounting software packages?
Auditax International provides a diverse array of training solutions for accounting software packages including,
- Quick Book Online
- Sage Pastel Accounting Software
- Xero
- SAP
- Myob
The training aimed at ensuring your proficiency in utilizing accounting software. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced accounting software package user or a novice, these training solutions are designed to empower you to contribute effectively to your company’s success. By participating in training programs for above mentioned accounting software packages, you’ll enhance your confidence and maximize the utility of your accounting software.
At the end of training, participants would be able to understand the following;
- Overview of the chart of accounting and accounting system
- Sales circle and accounting receivable
- Purchases circle and account payable
- Inventory management
- Fixed assets management
- Reconciliation of transaction
- Payroll Circle and Paye tax
Course Contents
- Accounting Concepts
General accounting concept required to operate software
- System Overview
Set up and configuration of Chart of Accounts, suppliers, customers, banks, Opening Balances (Owners’ equity, Assets, Receivables, Payables, and Banks
- General Journal Entry
Creating Journal Entries and Journal Adjustments, Posting and Corrections
- Sales
Recording sales orders, creating estimates & issuing invoices, issuing sales receipts, and trade receivables
- Purchases
Purchases order, goods receipts with bill and trade creditors
- Inventory Modules
Inventory setup, prices, stock parts and materials assembly, and stock level adjustments
- Payments
Pay bills, write cheques & record business expenses
- Banking
Receiving payments & recording bank deposits and reconciling bank statements
- Fixed Assets
Purchases, disposal, and depreciation
- Financial reports
Trial balance, profit & loss, balance sheet & Cash flow statements, Accounting receivable and Payable reports, inventory report and budget
- Computer Software and Hardware Maintenance.
- Conducting preventive maintenance check for your IT assets in place.
- Repair and maintenance of network and computer hardware equipment.
- Software update, patch management and application re-installation.
- System Migration (including data migration from old systems to new acquired systems).
- LAN Installation and Configuration
- Computer Network Administration.
- Computer network architecture design
- Trunk installation and cabling in LAN installation.
- ICT Risk Management.
- Establishing of ICT Risk Management Framework based on the nature of the organization.
- ICT Risk Assessment/Risk Analysis.
- Establishing a comprehensive ICT risk register.
- Software Development.
- Developing custom software applications.
- Installation and configuration of accounting packages i.e SAGE Pastel, SAP Business One, Sun System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software applications.
- Maintaining and updating existing software.
- Providing integration services for different software systems.
- Business Continuity Management
We provide BCM services (Business Continuity Management services) designed to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions to their operations. The goal of BCM is to ensure that critical business functions can continue during and after a disaster or unforeseen event.
Benefits of our Business Continuity Management Services.
- Minimized Downtime:
Effective BCM services help reduce the duration and impact of disruptions, ensuring that critical functions can be restored quickly.
- Enhanced Resilience:
Organizations become more resilient to various risks, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other emergencies.
- Improved Stakeholder Confidence:
Demonstrating a robust BCM program can enhance the confidence of customers, partners, and regulators.
- Regulatory Compliance:
BCM services help organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry standards related to business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Operational Continuity:
Ensuring that essential services and operations can continue without significant interruption.
Key Components of our BCM Services
- Compliance with ISO 22301
- Provide expert advice and assistance to organizations in complying with the requirements of the ISO 22301 standard and implement a “fit-for-purpose” Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on the latest version of the ISO 22301.
- Provide advisory and support services to organizations throughout the course of formal assessment to ensure a smooth assessment and implementation of the Business Continuity Programme.
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA):
- Identifying critical business functions and processes.
- Assessing the impact of disruptions on these functions.
- Prioritizing recovery efforts based on the criticality and impact.
- Risk Assessment:
- Identifying potential risks and threats to business operations.
- Evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of these risks.
- Developing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure.
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP):
- Developing detailed plans to ensure continuity of critical business functions.
- Outlining procedures for emergency response, crisis management, and recovery.
- Defining roles and responsibilities for key personnel during a disruption.
- Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP):
- Creating plans for the recovery of IT systems and data after a disaster.
- Ensuring backup and restoration processes are in place.
- Establishing recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
- Crisis Management:
- Developing a framework for managing and responding to crises.
- Establishing communication plans for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating with emergency services and other relevant authorities.
- Training and Awareness:
- Conducting training sessions for employees on business continuity procedures.
- Raising awareness about the importance of BCM and individual roles in the process.
- Running simulations and drills to test readiness and response.
- Testing and Exercises:
- Regularly testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Conducting tabletop exercises and full-scale simulations.
- Identifying gaps and areas for improvement based on test results.
- Maintenance and Review:
- Continuously reviewing and updating BCM plans to reflect changes in the organization.
- Ensuring that contact information and resources are current.
- Incorporating lessons learned from incidents and exercises into the plans.
- Compliance and Governance:
- Ensuring that BCM practices comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Establishing governance structures to oversee BCM activities.
- Documenting and reporting on BCM initiatives and progress.
- Third-Party Management:
- Assessing the business continuity capabilities of suppliers and partners.
- Ensuring that third-party disruptions do not affect critical business functions.
- Integrating third-party recovery plans with the organization’s BCM strategy.