Forensic Audit | Business Risk | Advisory
Ziklag Consulting, your premier destination for expert forensic audits and preparation services. With our comprehensive range of offerings, including fraud risk assessment and financial risk management, we’re dedicated to providing tailored solutions to meet your needs. We provide…
Forensic Audits and Preparation
With extensive experience, we investigate procurement irregularities, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, misappropriation of funds, theft, conflicts of interest, human resource appointment irregularities, Road Accident Fund motor vehicle claims, merits and quantum investigations, forensic auditing, witness interviews, and insurance-related investigations. Additionally, we prepare you and your company for upcoming audits.
Fraud Risk Assessment
Collaborating closely with clients, we identify high fraud risk areas and conduct comprehensive fraud risk assessments. Our services include detailed fraud risk assessment training.
Financial Risk
Our team conducts thorough business reviews and provides expert advice on financial risks.
Business Risk (Internal and External)
We offer holistic business reviews to address internal and external fraud threats effectively.
Vetting / Probity Checks
Delivering high-quality verification services, including employment history checks and identity verification. Leveraging public records and databases, we compile comprehensive probity checks for individuals and companies, and assist with criminal background checks.
Asset Tracing, Forfeiture, and Recovery of Funds
Conducting detailed flow of funds investigations to identify irregularities in asset procurement and potential illegal enrichment. Advising on the most appropriate recovery methods and actions for discovered irregular assets or illegal enrichment. Additionally, we offer curatorship and asset protection services.
Truth Verification
Our truth verification services encompass psychological stress evaluation (PSE), voice stress analysis, polygraph testing, and handwriting analysis.
Digital Forensics / Data Analytics
Providing expert digital forensics services, including the identification, forensic preservation, scientific examination, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence to establish facts.
Business Continuity
Reviewing business processes and advising on business continuity readiness to mitigate the impact of fraud and related risks effectively.
Formulation of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Assessing and revising current standard operating procedures and policies to align with contemporary standards and risks.
Assessment and Development of Internal Controls
Reviewing existing internal controls and recommending necessary amendments to mitigate risks effectively.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment
Reviewing current OHS structures and providing recommendations for amendments to existing policies and standard operating procedures.
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Analysis and Compliance
Assessing existing accounting policies for IFRS compliance and assisting in implementing new standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Preparation and Review of Financial Statements
Preparing annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards and reviewing them to ensure full compliance.
Corporate Governance
Assessing existing corporate governance structures and providing recommendations for relevance or necessary amendments.
Procurement Policy Development and Review
Reviewing existing procurement policies and offering advice to mitigate current risks effectively.
Case Management
Consulting with clients on criminal procedures and assisting with registering criminal cases, obtaining complainant/witness affidavits, registering case dockets with the South African Police Service (SAPS), and acting as a liaison between clients and SAPS regarding case progress. Additionally, helping establish multi-disciplinary Task Teams, including members of SAPS/Hawks, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU).
Disciplinary, Civil, and Litigation Support
Acting as observers to ensure compliance with tender processes and procedures. Our services include preparation and review of affidavits, evidence review, document and evidence management, witness preparation, and liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies and Justice Departments.