Internal Compliance & Policy Development

At FMS (Francs Management Solutions), we understand that strong financial compliance is the backbone of accountability and trust. Many SMEs and NGOs in Burundi struggle with outdated policies, informal approvals, and weak internal checks — leaving them vulnerable to financial losses and failed donor audits.

Our Internal Compliance & Policy Development service ensures your organization operates with clear, transparent, and compliant financial systems.

What We Do in Compliance & Policy Development

1. Finance Manuals & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Draft or update finance manuals that outline your organization’s financial responsibilities.

  • Develop SOPs for processes such as budgeting, expense approvals, payroll, and procurement.

  • Ensure alignment with Burundian law, IFRS, and donor requirements.

2. Approval Workflows & Authorization Matrices

  • Create approval structures to avoid fraud and misuse of funds.

  • Define who approves what (expenses, contracts, payroll, procurement).

  • Tailor workflows for SMEs, NGOs, and corporates of different sizes.

3. Compliance Checklists & Monitoring Tools

  • Provide custom compliance checklists for SMEs and NGOs to stay on track with OBR tax filings, donor rules, and IFRS standards.

  • Introduce internal monitoring tools that improve transparency and accountability.

4. Internal Control Frameworks

  • Set up segregation of duties, dual signatories, and approval processes.

  • Design internal control mechanisms to reduce the risk of fraud, mismanagement, and financial misreporting.

5. Policy Training & Adoption

  • Train staff to understand and apply policies correctly.

  • Support organizations in implementing policies across departments for consistency and compliance.

Why It Matters

✔️ SMEs in Burundi often lack written policies, making it hard to track cash and expenses.
✔️ NGOs risk losing donor funding if they fail compliance checks.
✔️ Corporates & institutions need updated internal controls to meet IFRS standards and avoid regulatory penalties.

By building strong compliance systems, FMS helps organizations safeguard resources, gain donor trust, and improve long-term sustainability.

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