Internal Audit Services

Risk advisory services

At RSM Ireland, our internal audit services are designed to deliver assurance, insight, and impact.

With deep sectoral experience across financial services, private and public service organisations, our team helps organisations strengthen governance, manage risk, and enhance control environments. We go beyond compliance, partnering with clients to deliver strategic internal audit programmes that support resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Whether you're navigating regulatory change, digital transformation, or evolving stakeholder expectations, RSM brings the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.

Our internal audit offerings

Outsourced internal audit
Full delivery of the internal audit function, including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal for organisations seeking independent assurance and specialist expertise.

Co-sourced internal audit
Collaborative delivery with your in-house team, providing access to specialist skills, tools, and methodologies to strengthen your audit coverage and impact.

Subject matter expertise (SME) support
Provision of specialist resources for targeted audits, including IT, ESG, regulatory compliance, and fraud risk, either standalone or integrated with your team.

External quality assessments (EQAs)
Independent evaluations of your internal audit function, conducted in line with Global IIA Standards. Our assessments help you demonstrate conformance, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance the strategic value of internal audit.

Quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP)
Design and implementation of a robust QAIP framework, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with professional standards. We support you in embedding quality into every aspect of your internal audit lifecycle.

Loan staffing and interim support
Provision of experienced internal audit professionals to support your team during peak periods or transitions, under your direction.

Internal audit tooling and enablement
Support in selecting, implementing, and optimising internal audit technologies, including audit management systems, workflow tools, and reporting platforms.

Data analytics
Integration of data-driven techniques to enhance audit coverage, identify anomalies, and deliver deeper insights across operational and financial processes.

Artificial intelligence
Application of AI to automate routine audit tasks, detect patterns, and support predictive risk assessment, helping internal audit evolve into a forward-looking advisory function.

What sets us apart

Sector-specific insight: deep experience across public sector, financial services, and private sector entities.
Regulatory alignment: familiarity with PCF-13 and other governance requirements, ensuring your audit function meets evolving expectations.
Technology-enabled delivery: use of data analytics and automation to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.
Collaborative approach: we work as trusted partners, aligning with your culture and priorities to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Roundtables and thought leadership events: facilitation of roundtable discussions and tailored events for audit professionals. These forums provide peer-to-peer insight, regulatory updates, and emerging risk perspectives to support strategic decision-making and governance excellence.