In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, strengthening risk management and assurance processes is more critical than ever. This 75-minute masterclass will show you how integrating risk management, compliance, fraud management, IT controls, and analytics with internal audit can transform assurance and strengthen governance. Led by Rania Bejjani, this session offers practical insights into the benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective implementation. Expect hands-on tips and real-world examples to help you enhance your organisation’s audit processes and stay ahead of emerging risks.

Key takeaways from this masterclass:

• Learn what is integrated assurance & how to optimise risk management, compliance, fraud management and IT controls seamlessly into internal audits.
• Discover the strategic value and benefits of this approach.
• Understand common challenges and how to overcome/oversee them as board members.
• Gain practical, experience-based tips to boost implementation success.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to optimise assurance and drive measurable improvements in governance, risk management, and compliance. This masterclass also includes interactive breakout discussions and 30 minutes of networking—giving you the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with peers.

About our Speaker

Rania is an accomplished and visionary GRC and Internal Audit leader with 20+ years of global cross-sector experience leading and advising across Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Known for her commercial acumen, influence and impact, and recognised for her achievements in evolving the profession and elevating organisational performance, she excels in designing and implementing transformative risk and assurance strategies, nurturing talent, and building strategic partnerships.As founder of a boutique GRC &; Audit consultancy in London, Rania advises Boards, CEOs, CFOs and CTOs on risk management, facilitates strategic risk assessment round-tables, and mentors CAEs and CROs on modernising and strengthening Audit and Risk functions, enabling organisations to solve problems, build resilience and achieve strategic goals. Previously, she was the Chief Audit & Risk Executive at VEON in Amsterdam, FirstGroup and Colt Technology following roles at Deloitte, ChevronTexaco in London, and GE Money in Australia, operating globally.An international speaker at GRC, Audit and Leadership conferences, Rania holds a BA in Economics, an MCom in Strategic Management, and professional qualifications as a CGMA and CIA. She is fluent in English, French and Arabic