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How to Demonstrate ROI and KPIs During Your Audit and Internal Control Trial Period [Article 2/3]

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."

Du court terme pour construire le long terme

La réussite d'une prise de poste en audit et contrôle interne nécessite de savoir capitaliser sur des actions rapides pour construire une transformation durable. Comme évoqué dans notre précédent article sur l'onboarding, les victoires à court terme constituent le socle sur lequel bâtir votre vision stratégique et gagner la confiance de vos interlocuteurs. Ces résultats rapides deviennent ainsi les premiers jalons d'une transformation plus profonde de l'organisation.

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