Risk Assessment

Perform assessment of risks, including fraud risks, through understanding the client’s business

Type

Functional

Competency Area

Risk, Compliance and Governance

Levels

Proactively identify security risks

Perform inquiry, analytical procedures and observation to obtain understanding of the client and its environment, objectives and strategies

Perform inquiry, analytical procedures and observation to obtain understanding of the client’s business risks, including internal control

Identify red flags indicating that fraud may have been committed

Identify and report any anti-money laundering risks in accordance with organisational policies

Evaluate security risks and establish corporate security policies and frameworks

Identify risks of material misstatement through understanding the client and its environment, objectives and strategies, as well as business risks, including internal control

Design responses to address the risks identified

Identify situations that increase probability of fraud occurrence

Consider the potential for fraud risks in the assessment of control design

Review possible impacts of fraud and anti-money laundering cases

Anticipate potential security threats and emerging trends in security management

Assess risks of material misstatement through understanding the client and its environment, objectives and strategies, as well as business risks, including internal control

Determine responses to address the risks identified

Evaluate situations that increase probability of fraud occurrence

Evaluate whether management is actively overseeing the fraud risk management programmes