ICFR Audit & IFC Support
Internal Financial Controls (IFC) & ICFR Audit Services
N D Savla & Associates
Financial numbers are only as reliable as the controls behind them.
Weak controls lead to errors, misstatements, delays, and audit issues. And once that happens, fixing it becomes expensive and time-consuming.
At N D Savla & Associates, we help you design, test, and strengthen your internal financial controls so your reporting is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
What this really means for you
ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) is about ensuring that:
Your financial data is accurate
Transactions are properly authorized and recorded
Risks of error or fraud are minimized
Your systems can stand up to audit scrutiny
It’s not just about compliance. It’s about confidence in your numbers.
When ICFR / IFC becomes critical
Statutory audit requires reporting on IFC
Business is scaling and controls are not evolving
Frequent audit observations or adjustments
Lack of clarity in roles, approvals, and processes
Preparing for funding, due diligence, or listing
If your finance process depends on people more than systems, controls need attention.
Where businesses usually get it wrong
Treating IFC as documentation exercise
Controls designed but not actually followed
Lack of testing and monitoring
No linkage between processes and financial reporting risks
Controls only work when they are practical, implemented, and tested.
Our Approach
We focus on building controls that work in real business environments.
1. Risk Assessment
Identifying key financial reporting risks across processes.
2. Control Design (IFC Framework)
Designing controls aligned with your business operations.
3. Documentation
Preparing process notes, risk-control matrices (RCM), and flowcharts.
4. Testing & Evaluation
Checking whether controls are operating effectively.
5. Gap Remediation
Identifying weaknesses and helping you fix them.
Scope of Our Services
Process Coverage
Revenue and receivables
Purchases and payables
Inventory and fixed assets
Payroll and employee expenses
Financial close and reporting
Control Areas
Authorization and approval controls
Segregation of duties
System and access controls
Reconciliations and review mechanisms
Documentation & Testing
Risk Control Matrix (RCM)
SOP alignment with controls
Walkthroughs and testing of controls
Reporting of deficiencies
What this really does for your business
Improves accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
Reduces risk of errors, fraud, and misstatements
Ensures smoother statutory audits
Strengthens internal processes and accountability
Builds confidence with investors and stakeholders
Why Clients Work With Us
We make controls practical and usable
We align IFC with actual business processes
We focus on implementation, not just documentation
We help you stay audit-ready at all times
Who Should Consider This?
Companies requiring IFC reporting under Companies Act
Businesses facing audit observations
Growing companies building structured finance processes
Organizations preparing for funding or due diligence
F.A.Q.
ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) ensures that financial statements are accurate and reliable.
Internal Financial Controls (IFC) refer to the systems and processes that ensure proper financial reporting and compliance.
Yes, certain companies are required to report on IFC as part of statutory audit under the Companies Act.
It includes risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, and evaluation of effectiveness.
It can lead to audit qualifications, errors in financial reporting, and increased risk of fraud or penalties.
Ideally annually, or periodically based on risk and business size.
We design, document, test, and strengthen your internal financial controls, ensuring your business remains compliant and audit-ready.