Taking on a role as an audit and internal control director represents a defining career milestone,...
Starting a new role as an internal audit and control manager is a critical transition, especially during the trial period when expectations are high. Whether you're joining a company with established risk management practices or building this function in a growing organization with limited maturity, these first few months often shape how your role will be perceived long-term. This article explores practical methods to quickly demonstrate your ROI and KPIs by leveraging Eye2Scan's embedded controls, particularly in environments where audit and internal control functions are sometimes viewed merely as regulatory requirements.
A recently appointed audit and internal control director at a manufacturing company shares:
"When I joined, senior leadership viewed audit and internal control purely as cost centers. Within a year, we transformed this perception by demonstrating tangible savings and measurable improvements across our key processes."
Short-Term Wins Build Long-Term Success
Succeeding in an audit and internal control position requires capitalizing on quick wins to establish sustainable transformation. As we discussed in our previous article on onboarding, early victories create the foundation for building your strategic vision and earning stakeholder trust. These quick results become the first steps toward deeper organizational change.
Essential Controls That Deliver Immediate Results
Here are key controls that quickly identify sources of value creation:
Inventory Management Control: Optimization and Loss Prevention
Systematic inventory analysis frequently reveals significant improvement opportunities. Advanced controls for inventory discrepancies and scrap tracking, such as those built into the Eye2Scan solution, quickly identify:
- Production performance gaps that generate material losses
- Potential fraud patterns in inventory management
- Inefficiencies affecting working capital requirements
These analyses consistently lead to immediate financial gains and process optimization for long-term savings.
Invoice Duplicates: Quick and Measurable Savings
