Controls Monitoring Managed Services

A solution for effective and cost-efficient ICS management – ICS Managed Services

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Bernadette Reuß
Director at PwC Germany
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Dirk Klevenhaus
Partner at PwC Germany
Tel: +49 160 97291108
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Your challenge 

In today’s dynamic business environment, a strong internal control system (ICS) is crucial for financial and operational resilience. Companies must manage complex processes and increasing regulatory requirements. ICS Managed Services combined with tech-supported solutions offer innovative approaches to efficiently monitor control mechanisms and overcome resource constraints, allowing companies to focus on their core business.

“With PwC’s ICS Managed Services, we take over all or a selection of processes within the ICS cycle. Our service utilises advanced AI technology and automation to enhance efficiency and provide real-time transparency, ensuring you maintain complete oversight at all times.”

Bernadette Reuß,Director at PwC Germany

Our ICS Managed Services for you

Our managed services use state-of-the-art digital tools to optimise the documentation process.

Optimise your control testing with our managed services, which combine advanced technology with industry expertise.

Effectively eliminate control deficiencies with our deviation management services.

Get real-time insights with our automated reporting and monitoring services.

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Our case studies

Optimising the efficiency of the internal control system (ICS) through centralised control

Challenge and approach

In the financial industry, effective internal control systems are essential for adherence to compliance guidelines and ensuring integrity. To achieve this goal, we have brought together our teams from Poland and the UK and formed a global team of experts. This team evaluated the design and implementation of ICS globally and conducted extensive testing to ensure the highest quality standards. 

Results 

This international cooperation led to a successful seven-year partnership. Our global expertise and technical know-how enabled us to deliver world-class services and significantly increased operational efficiency for our customers.

Coping with resource bottlenecks and lack of expertise in the internal control system (ICS) to meet demanding deadlines

Challenge and approach 

We revolutionised the audit process of a SOX-compliant client through a centralised approach. Our specialised team conducted thorough control testing, including IT general controls (ITGC) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls, and completed over 50,000 hours of evaluations efficiently and on time. 

Results 

With effective cooperation from our teams in Germany, Switzerland and Poland, the project was extended by four years. We exceeded our customers’ expectations, ensured compliance, and provided tailor-made solutions that fostered trust and generated long-term value.

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Our solution approach

In today’s complex and demanding environment, PwC’s Managed Services is an effective solution to support your ICS. When internal resources reach their limits, we step in to manage and optimise your processes in a way that is tailored to your organisation’s unique needs. 

Our operational approach is designed to help you achieve your goals while strengthening your organisation for long-term success. 

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Optimising your ICS processes through Managed Services 

As part of our Managed Services, we set about optimising and harmonising your ICS cycle right from the start. Our services include: 

  • Control/Process documentation 
  • Design effectiveness assessment 
  • Operational effectiveness assessment
  • Reporting on control findings 
  • Follow-up of remediation actions 
  • Controls deficiency remediation

PwC combines technical and market-related expertise with technology and operational excellence. By integrating advanced AI technologies, we automate previously manual ICS steps and reporting, making processes more streamlined and cost-efficient. Our centralised workflow system automates a large part of the ICS cycle and provides integrated quality assurance and real-time transparency, allowing you to maintain control at all times.

We take over all the processes involved in the ICS control cycle for you and conduct the review in the case of self-assessment.

“With PwC’s Managed Services, your ICS processes become efficient, automated and cost-efficient. You can rely on our expertise and innovative solutions to optimise your ICS cycle and achieve sustainable success for your business.”

Dirk Klevenhaus,Partner at PwC Germany
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Bernadette Reuß

Bernadette Reuß

Director, PwC Germany

Tel: +49 160 93970515

Marcel Straub

Marcel Straub

Partner, PwC Germany

Tel: +49 201 438-1117

Dirk Klevenhaus

Dirk Klevenhaus

Partner, PwC Germany

Tel: +49 160 97291108

Claudia Meyer

Claudia Meyer

Senior Manager, PwC Germany

Tel: +49 160 96558100