64% of French companies were confronted with at least one fraud attempt in 2023: it's becoming essential to protect your organization against the risk of fraud. Discover an effective methodology combining the expertise of an accounting firm and an expense management tool for a robust prevention strategy.
Detecting vulnerabilities: audit & internal control
In the fight against fraud, the first line of defense is a thorough understanding of your own financial processes.
François JÉGARD, Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, emphasizes:
"Internal auditing is a powerful tool that we offer to detect loopholes and strengthen a company's financial security. It enables us not only to identify risks, but also to implement appropriate and effective control procedures".
An effective audit, such as those carried out by the experts at Jégard Créatis, enables :
- Evaluate existing processes
- Identify potential weak points
- Recommend specific improvements
- Establish a regular monitoring and updating plan
Team awareness and training
Fraud prevention relies to a large extent on staff vigilance. It is essential to put in place a comprehensive training program aimed at :
- Developing a culture of vigilance within the organization
- Train employees to recognize the signs of attempted fraud
- Establish clear procedures for reporting suspicious activities
- Strengthen understanding of data security issues
Regular training and frequent updates are crucial to maintaining a high level of awareness.
Automation and control tools
Automated expense management revolutionizes fraud prevention, providing real-time financial control and enhanced security for companies in the social and medico-social sector.
Peter BOUCHET, Sales Director at Anytime, explains:
"Our tools offer real-time visibility of financial flows and make it easier to justify expenses. This transparency and speed are essential to prevent and quickly detect any attempt at fraud.".
Anytime's solutions include key elements for efficient automation:
- Real-time monitoring of all transactions
- Alerts if supporting documents are missing
- Custom map settings
- Detailed accounting exports
By combining these three approaches - rigorous auditing, ongoing training and intelligent automation - your organization will be better equipped to deal with fraud threats and protect its financial assets.
Jégard Créatis and Anytime offer complementary solutions that cover all these needs, enabling an integrated, tailor-made approach to the fight against fraud.