Risk Management
Identify, manage and report the risks that matter, from fraud and disruption to cyber threats and climate change.
Boards and owners are expected to understand and oversee the risks their organisation faces. Good risk management does not need to be complex, but it does need to be consistent, proportionate and acted on.
We design practical frameworks, test that key controls work, and give boards clear reporting on where attention is needed.
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk frameworks, appetite, registers and the internal controls that keep risks within agreed limits.
View detailsInternal Audit
Outsourced or co-sourced internal audit programs focused on your highest risks.
View detailsClimate Risk Management
Identify and manage physical and transition climate risks, and build them into your risk framework and disclosures.
View detailsIT Risk Management
Assess and reduce technology and cyber risks, aligned with the Essential Eight and your privacy obligations.
View detailsFraud Risk
Fraud risk assessments, prevention and detection controls, and response planning.
View detailsBusiness Continuity
Plans that keep critical services running through disruption.
View detailsGovernance Reviews
Board and committee effectiveness reviews, including the ACNC Governance Standards for registered charities.
View detailsHow We Work
A clear, consistent process from first conversation to ongoing support.
View detailsThe SYNE Advantage
Industry-experienced professionals, fixed fees and connected platforms.
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Enterprise Risk Management
Risk frameworks, appetite, registers and the internal controls that keep risks within agreed limits.
We build or refresh your risk framework in line with ISO 31000, sized to your organisation. Internal controls are reviewed as part of the framework, so you can see not only what your risks are but whether the controls meant to manage them actually work.
What's Included
Risk Framework
Policy, roles and processes for identifying, assessing and treating risk.
Risk Appetite
A board-approved statement of how much risk you are willing to accept.
Risk Registers
Risks rated, owned and linked to controls and actions.
Internal Controls
Testing of controls over purchasing, payments, payroll, revenue and cash.
Board Risk Reporting
Concise dashboards for directors and audit and risk committees.
Internal Audit
Outsourced or co-sourced internal audit programs focused on your highest risks.
An internal audit function gives the board independent assurance that processes and controls are working. We can provide the whole function or support your existing team with specialist skills.
What's Included
Risk-Based Audit Plans
An annual plan aligned to your risk register.
Process and Compliance Audits
Reviews of key processes, policies and regulatory obligations.
Committee Reporting
Findings reported clearly to the audit and risk committee.
Action Follow-Up
Tracking agreed actions through to completion.
Climate Risk Management
Identify and manage physical and transition climate risks, and build them into your risk framework and disclosures.
Extreme weather, changing regulation, shifting markets and new technology can all affect costs, assets, insurance and customers. We help you assess these risks, decide how to respond and connect the results to climate-related disclosures where you need to report.
What's Included
Physical Risk Assessment
Effects of heat, flood, fire and storms on sites, people and supply chains.
Transition Risk Assessment
Policy, carbon pricing, technology, market and reputational changes.
Scenario Analysis
Testing resilience under different climate scenarios, aligned with AASB S2 where relevant.
Integration with ERM
Climate risks rated and reported alongside your other enterprise risks.
Adaptation Planning
Practical actions to reduce exposure and build resilience.
IT Risk Management
Assess and reduce technology and cyber risks, aligned with the Essential Eight and your privacy obligations.
Technology failures and cyber incidents are among the most likely and costly risks for smaller organisations. Our risk specialists work with our IT services team so findings turn into practical improvements.
What's Included
Cyber Risk Assessment
Identify critical systems and data, likely threats and current protections.
Essential Eight Maturity
Assessment against the Australian Cyber Security Centre's baseline strategies.
Third-Party IT Risk
Review of risks from software vendors, cloud providers and IT suppliers.
Privacy and Data Breach Readiness
Preparing to meet obligations under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
Disaster Recovery Testing
Confirming systems and data can be restored when needed.
Fraud Risk
Fraud risk assessments, prevention and detection controls, and response planning.
Payment redirection scams, false invoices and payroll fraud affect organisations of every size. Simple, well-designed controls prevent most losses.
What's Included
Fraud Risk Assessment
Where your organisation is most exposed, and why.
Prevention and Detection
Controls such as verifying changes to supplier bank details.
Whistleblower Arrangements
Policies and reporting channels, including where required by law.
Investigation Support
Forensic analysis of transactions when something goes wrong.
Business Continuity
Plans that keep critical services running through disruption.
From a system outage to the loss of a key person or premises, continuity planning helps you respond quickly and recover with less damage.
What's Included
Business Impact Analysis
Identify critical activities and how long you can operate without them.
Continuity and Crisis Plans
Clear roles, communication and recovery steps.
Scenario Exercises
Testing plans with your team, at least annually.
Key-Person Risk
Reducing dependence on individuals for critical knowledge.
Governance Reviews
Board and committee effectiveness reviews, including the ACNC Governance Standards for registered charities.
Strong governance supports good decisions and protects directors and committee members. We review how your board operates and recommend practical improvements.
What's Included
Board Effectiveness
Composition, skills, meeting practice and information flows.
Charters and Delegations
Committee charters and delegations of authority.
Policy Frameworks
A coherent set of policies that are kept up to date.
Conflicts of Interest
Registers and processes for declaring and managing conflicts.
Who We Work With
The clients we support with risk management.
Small Business
Owners wanting to protect the business against fraud, disruption and key-person risk.
Not-for-Profits
Boards meeting governance obligations and funder expectations.
Growing Companies
Organisations formalising risk and audit committees as they grow.
How We Work
A clear, consistent process from first conversation to ongoing support.
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Understand
We review your objectives, current practices and known concerns.
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Assess
Risks are identified, rated and compared with your risk appetite.
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Respond
Controls and actions are agreed, with owners and timeframes.
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Monitor
Regular reporting and internal audit confirm controls are working.
The SYNE Advantage
Why Organisations Choose SYNE for Risk Management
Industry-experienced professionals, connected platforms and a process built around you.
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Industry-Experienced Professionals
Specialists with 25 years of industry experience, who understand how organisations like yours operate.
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One Accountable Team
A named lead coordinates every service you use, so nothing falls between providers.
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Fixed, Written Fees
A clear scope and price agreed before work begins. No hourly billing surprises.
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Reviewed Twice
Every piece of work is checked by a second professional before it reaches you.
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Connected SYNE Platforms
Your data flows between SYNE One, SYNE People and SYNE Sustainability, so figures always agree.
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Year-Round Support
Regular reviews, deadline reminders and a direct line to your adviser, not just at year-end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you be our internal auditor and external auditor?
Independence standards restrict providing both services to the same client in many situations. We will discuss any conflicts before accepting an engagement.
What is a risk appetite statement?
A statement, approved by the board, describing how much risk the organisation is willing to accept in pursuing its objectives. It guides decisions and reporting.
How often should a business continuity plan be tested?
At least annually, and after any significant change to systems, premises or key staff.
Do we need to manage climate risk if we don't report under AASB S2?
Climate events and the transition to a lower-emissions economy can affect costs, insurance, assets and customers regardless of reporting obligations, and lenders and insurers increasingly ask about it. A proportionate assessment is worthwhile for most organisations.
Free consultation
Speak with an Adviser
Talk to our risk management team. Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation and we respond within one business day.
- No obligation and no sales script
- A fixed, written quote within two business days
- Qualified professionals who stay with you all year