Compliance & Risk Management Department
The Risk Management Department is considered one of the independent departments in ACICO Group. The company relies on risk management to ensure that all activities are executed in an efficient and timely manner in line with the company’s overall strategy and main objectives.
Effective risk management is an essential component of good corporate governance. Risk management is the main factor for “ACICO Group” to create sustainable value (strategic and tactical), making the company ready to manage risks effectively.
One of the principles of risk management is to proactively identify and address the risks and opportunities involved to protect and create value for stakeholders, including owners, employees, customers, and external parties such as regulators and rating agencies.
The Compliance Function is considered one of the supervisory departments in “ACICO Group”, as it promotes and monitors corporate governance and compliance practices within the Group. It helps in achieving the required levels of transparency, accountability and the regulatory environment. The Compliance Function seeks to uphold company’s reputation and protect the interests of its clients, shareholders and employees.
In addition, the Compliance Function works to ensure that all employees are aware of the regulatory requirements, and that these various requirements are included in the relevant policies and procedures within the company. The Risk Management and Compliance Function also work in close coordination with the Internal Audit Department in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s risk management.
Internal Audit Department
The Internal Audit is an independent Department, which ACICO Group is leading to ensure that all internal audit activities are carried in an efficient and timely manner as to conduct an objective and independent evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and management operations within the group.
The Internal Audit Department aims to provide the necessary assurance and business advice in order to add value and improve workflow within ACICO Group. It also aims to assist the Board of Directors and the Executive Management in reaching sound decisions to effectively manage the risks in the company.
In addition, the Internal Audit Department assists in achieving the company’s objectives by establishing a regular and disciplined system that evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and management processes.