Internal Audit Software

Internal Audit Software – LASER Audit Reporting Software

Internal audit software is a key requirement for 21st Century auditors. Get real-time completion status of ongoing Audits at all locations. Centrally manage audit planning, audit programs, workpapers and fieldwork and coordinate information among Auditors, Auditees and Management at all levels of organization.

Laser Audit Reporting System puts you in control of the complete audit lifecycle by establishing a systematic, disciplined and a uniform process for internal audit management. Aligned with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, this web-based solution enables you to plan your annual audits, schedule it, view audit programs, create work papers and findings and track ongoing observations. Through LARS® you can keep all your audit files in one place and easily share them with Auditors, Auditee and Management Team. Read more.

How LARS® can help?

  • Brings Auditors, Auditees and Management together.
  • Establishes a transparent and uniform process for internal audit management at all levels of an organization.
  • Get real-time completion status of ongoing Audits at all locations.
  • Get ageing analysis of all open observations by importance of observation, department and by SBU.
  • Get reports showing breach of committed dates for observations by department.
  • Effectively plan Annual Audits by selecting audit areas based on control effectiveness measure history of audit areas.
  • Auditors get a central workspace to manage all audit areas assigned to them. Instead of scattering documents all over the place, LARS® keeps all information of an audit area centralized at one place.
  • Create Audit Program from scratch or use one already saved in your “Audit Program” repository. Simply select the audit program from repository that closely fit your audit, edit the plan as required and you are done with audit program, saving your hours of data entry time.
  • Create work paper and findings for an audit program. Update field work and findings for each control, policy or procedure that is evaluated.
  • Create observations related to a control, policy or procedure. Capture complete observation details such as observation title, observation details, type, category, escalators, impact, short observation, recommendations etc.
  • Quickly fetch the list of open observations by audit area, auditee, department or SBU.
  • Create corrective and preventive recommendations for improvements for identified observations. Auditees create action plan, assign responsibility and sets deadline in response to the suggested recommendations.
  • Keep all your audit files in one place. Easily share files, documents, images with Auditors, Auditees and Management. LARS® supports all popular file formats including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Message, PDF, JPG, Gif, PNG etc.
  • Automatically reminds auditees to update status on pending action plan activities.
  • Automatically escalates activities that remain incomplete after “X” no. of days from due date of the activity.

At PML Professional Services, we trained and certified to implement LASER Audit Reporting Software and other LASER suite of products in Nigeria.

Internal Audit Software

For years, Microsoft Excel has been the unsung hero of the corporate world. It is flexible, familiar, and accessible to everyone from interns to CFOs. However, as mid-sized and growing enterprises in Nigeria navigate an increasingly complex economic and regulatory environment, relying on fragmented spreadsheets for core business operations has become a significant vulnerability.

When a business reaches a certain scale, the tools that facilitated its early growth can begin to restrict its progress. Managing inventory, tracking multi-currency transactions, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports across multiple workbooks creates data silos, increases human error, and leads to critical delays.

To thrive in today’s market, organizations must transition from spreadsheets to strategy—moving away from reactive data gathering and toward proactive business performance management. The most effective catalyst for this transformation is a robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, such as Sage 300c or Sage 200 (Evolution).

The Hidden Costs of "Spreadsheet Management"

While spreadsheets appear cost-effective on the surface, they carry substantial hidden operational costs:

How Sage ERP Drives Strategic Transformation

Implementing an ERP solution like Sage 300c or Sage 200 changes the role of finance and operations teams. Instead of spending 80% of their time inputting and reconciling data, teams can focus on strategic analysis and performance improvement.

1. Automated Operations & Inventory Control

A major challenge for growing businesses is managing inventory without over-purchasing or stocking out. Sage ERP automates inventory tracking across multiple warehouses in real-time. When a sales order is processed, inventory levels update automatically, and procurement triggers are initiated based on minimum stock thresholds. This optimization improves working capital by reducing unnecessary inventory holding costs.

2. Streamlined Financial Reporting & Multi-Currency Management

For businesses operating across borders or dealing with volatile exchange rates, manual multi-currency adjustments are labor-intensive. Sage ERP automates foreign exchange revaluations, tracks multi-currency transactions smoothly, and generates IFRS-compliant financial statements with minimal manual intervention.

3. Integrated Business Intelligence (BI) for Strategic Decisions

The ultimate value of transitioning to Sage ERP is the analytics capability. Instead of looking at static historical spreadsheets, decision-makers have access to dynamic dashboards showing real-time Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Leaders can instantly monitor gross profit margins, inventory turnover ratios, and departmental expenditure against budgets, allowing for rapid adjustments to market conditions.

Aligning with Nigeria’s Evolving Regulatory Landscape

The shift from manual tracking to an integrated ERP system is also driven by regulatory compliance. For instance, the transition to the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) and the deployment of the Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) place a strong emphasis on digital transparency and real-time sales reporting.

Relying on manual spreadsheets leaves businesses exposed to compliance errors, late filings, or discrepancies during audits. Sage ERP provides automated audit trails, transparent transaction tracking, and integrated payroll structures (via Sage Payroll & HR) to ensure your business remains fully compliant with current statutory requirements.

Elevating the Role of the Finance Team

When operations are integrated into a single system, the finance team's daily workflow shifts focus significantly:

Partner with PML professional services for Your ERP Journey

Transitioning from spreadsheets to an ERP system involves more than just purchasing software; it requires a deep understanding of your business processes, proper system configuration, and effective team training.

At PML professional services, our multidisciplinary team brings extensive experience in audit, tax, and advisory services to every implementation project. We work closely with you to deploy, customize, and support Sage 300c, Sage Evolution (Sage 200), and Sage HR & Payroll Solutions to ensure your system fits your specific operational workflows.

Don't let manual spreadsheet processes limit your organization's potential. Let us help you unlock real-time visibility, automated efficiency, and data-driven strategic growth.

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