Senior leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
Drapalski Consulting provides infrastructure and strategic advisory for your business’ next growth phase.
Without the cost and rigidity of a full-time Chief Compliance Officer / Chief Audit Executive.
MOST BUSINESSES GRC Functions grow organically. At one point our clients make a decision To Move from fragmented activity to structured and aligned execution.
Why?
As organizations grow, regulatory pressure, risk exposure, and internal complexity increase — but governance doesn’t keep up.
Advisors, Auditors & Investors are putting pressure on professionalization.
Structured governance, risk, and frameworks become critical. Documentation and knowledge capture essential.
Scope Areas
Which data matters? Which processes require control?
That is where our service offering becomes critical.
Delivered remotely, on a fractional or project basis. Without the cost and rigidity of a full-time employee.
Scope: (Defined Based on Your Needs)
01
Governance & Oversight
Governance structure and decision rights Board / Audit Committee setup and reporting lines Three Lines of Defense model design
02
Risk Management
Enterprise risk management (ERM) Bottom up risk identification, scoring, and prioritization RIsk weighting, quantification and prioritization model; Risk appetite and tolerance definition
03
Internal Controls (ICS)
Financial and operational controls according to best practice from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Process-level controls (e.g. Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay) Entity-level controls and governance controls
04
Internal Audit
Internal audit setup or transformation, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors Risk-based audit planning and execution Co-sourcing or outsourced internal audit
05
Compliance & Regulatory
Compliance management system (CMS), IDW PS 980; U.S. DoJ Criminal Division Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (Updated 9.2024) Policy framework and code of conduct Regulatory readiness (e.g. ICS, SOX-like, GDPR interfaces)
06
IT Risk & Data Controls
IT general controls (ITGC) Access management and segregation of duties Data governance and system control environment ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27001
Deliverables (What You Actually Receive)
WHAT YOU RECEIVE (TANGIBLE OUTPUT)
OUTPUT
01
Governance Documentation
Governance framework document Roles and responsibilities (RACI matrix) Internal Audit Charter / Risk Charter Board and Audit Committee reporting templates
02
Risk System
Structured risk register (Excel / system-ready) Risk scoring model and prioritization logic Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) with thresholds Risk dashboards and heatmaps
03
Internal Control System (ICS)
End-to-end process maps (visually structured) Risk–control matrices (RCMs) Documented, testable controls Control gap assessment and remediation plan
Scope Areas
Which output matters? Which documentation is required?
Scope defines what we cover. Deliverables define what you can operate.
Delivered remotely, on a fractional or project basis. Without the cost and rigidity of managing a full-time employee.
04
Internal Audit Package
Audit universe (full scope of auditable areas) Annual / rolling risk-based audit plan Audit programs and testing procedures Audit reports with findings and ratings Audit working papers and evidence structure
05
Audit Reports
Findings log with severity ranking Action plans with owners and deadlines Issue tracking tracker (Excel or system-based) Retesting and closure validation documentation
Typical duration: 2–4 weeks
06
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Compliance Management System (CMS) documentation Compliance Program Handbook: Strategy, documentation, trainnings, monitoring and resrouces framework (core policies and controls) External audit readiness package (evidence + controls mapping)
07
Reporting & Decision Infrastructure
Board / investor reporting packs Internal audit reporting (monthly / quarterly) KPI and KRI dashboards Risk reporting templates
07
Embedded Implementation
Control verification and monitoring embedded into operations Workflow implementation (automations, ERP or lightweight tools) Audit cadence and governance routines established Ongoing governance and audit sparring
YOU’RE BRINGING IN GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP.
Drapalski Consulting is founder-led.
You work directly with a CPA, CIA, and CFE operating at CFO and internal audit level not a layered team of junior consultants. No handoffs. No theoretical frameworks. No unnecessary complexity.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Cross-functional experience across Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, and Corporate Governance
Based in Germany with deep US–EU business exposure
Fluent in finance, accounting, and commercial reality
Clear communicator for founders, boards, banks, and investors
Practical, decision-focused — not theoretical
Most companies have policies and controls on paper. Very few have systems that are robust.
Take Action Now
LET’S BRING independent advisory TO YOUR ORGANIZATION.
If your organization is facing increasing complexity, audit pressure, or governance gaps, let’s establish the structure and control needed to operate with confidence.
