Legacy audit tools are often rigid, expensive, and slow to adapt. SmartSuite brings agility to audit programs with a no-code, configurable platform that connects risk, control, and audit workflows in one unified environment.
You can plan, execute, and report audits seamlessly — with full traceability, automation, and real-time dashboards that eliminate spreadsheet dependency.
Yes. SmartSuite’s risk-based planning framework links audit engagements directly to enterprise risks and control objectives.
You can visualize risk coverage across the audit universe, prioritize high-impact areas, and ensure your audit plan aligns with the organization’s strategic and regulatory priorities.
Absolutely. SmartSuite provides a centralized issue management hub that tracks findings from identification to closure.
Automations assign remediation owners, send reminders, and update dashboards automatically — giving audit teams continuous visibility into resolution progress.
SmartSuite’s audit trail and version control features provide full transparency into every action taken during audit engagements.
All evidence, reviews, and approvals are time-stamped and stored in a single, secure repository — ensuring traceability and simplifying regulator or external auditor reviews.
Yes. SmartSuite is built on a SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure, with role-based permissions, SSO, 2FA, and full audit logging.
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and access can be restricted by workspace, engagement, or record — providing complete control for internal audit teams in regulated industries.
SmartSuite’s no-code model allows teams to launch within weeks, not months.
Pre-built templates for audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting accelerate setup, while SmartSuite Studio lets administrators tailor workflows to their exact methodology — without developer intervention.
Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
Oversees the annual audit plan and reports to the board and audit committee.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite gives CAEs complete visibility across the audit lifecycle — enabling them to manage coverage, track risk trends, and deliver data-backed insights to leadership.
- Benefit Source:
Risk-linked audit planning, real-time dashboards, automated issue tracking, and executive-grade reporting tools.
Audit Oversight
Monitors coverage, engagement status, key risk indicators, and open issues.
Strategic Alignment
Links annual audit plans to enterprise risks and strategic objectives.
Board & Executive Reporting
Generates automated reports summarizing assurance activities and remediation progress.
Audit Committee Chair / Board Member
Provides governance oversight of the audit function, risk management practices, and management’s remediation efforts.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite gives board members clear visibility into audit results, risk trends, and organizational accountability — enabling stronger oversight.
- Benefit Source:
Summarized dashboards, aggregated risk scoring, and transparent corrective action tracking.
Audit Visibility
Reviews engagement results and risk ratings across departments.
Governance Oversight
Evaluates remediation progress and emerging risk themes.
Data-Driven Assurance
Accesses concise insights that enhance board decision-making.
Audit Director / Senior Audit Manager
Oversees annual audit planning, resource allocation, audit methodology, and program execution across multiple engagements.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite helps audit leaders optimize planning, manage capacity, and ensure audit quality across the entire function.
- Benefit Source:
Risk-based planning tools, centralized engagement tracking, and automated issue lifecycle management.
Risk-Based Planning
Builds dynamic audit plans tied to enterprise risk assessments.
Engagement Management
Monitors fieldwork progress, review cycles, and quality checkpoints.
Issue Tracking
Oversees open findings, due dates, and remediation effectiveness.
Audit Manager / Engagement Lead
Leads individual audit engagements, manages scoping, conducts oversight of fieldwork, and ensures timely reporting.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite streamlines audit execution end-to-end, enabling managers to stay aligned with scope, track progress, and maintain audit quality.
- Benefit Source:
Configurable planning templates, automated review workflows, and progress dashboards.
Planning & Scoping
Defines objectives, risks, and controls using standardized templates.
Workflow Automation
Automates task assignments, review reminders, and follow-up requests.
Progress Monitoring
Tracks testing completion, review notes, and sign-offs in real time.
Senior / Staff Auditor
Executes testing procedures, gathers evidence, documents findings, and supports fieldwork activities.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite simplifies the testing lifecycle, accelerating evidence collection, improving documentation quality, and ensuring traceability.
- Benefit Source:
Integrated workpapers, embedded checklists, evidence upload tools, and linked records.
Workpaper Management
Documents procedures, attaches evidence, and addresses review notes.
Linked Records
Connects findings to related risks, controls, and process owners.
Issue Documentation
Logs observations, captures root causes, and routes findings for management review.
Quality Assurance (QA) Reviewer
Ensures audit engagements meet internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite provides QA reviewers complete visibility into review cycles — ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to methodology.
- Benefit Source:
Review workflows, automated sign-offs, version histories, and evidence of review.
Workflow Reviews
Verifies that workpapers include complete, accurate, and properly reviewed documentation.
Automated Sign-Offs
Confirms all reviews and approvals with electronic audit trails.
Compliance Validation
Evaluates workpapers and reports against internal methodology and regulatory standards.
Risk / Compliance Manager
Works with audit teams to ensure risk assessments, controls, and remediation plans are reflected accurately and consistently.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite bridges Audit, Risk, and Compliance functions — enabling shared visibility and alignment across programs.
- Benefit Source:
Integrated risk registers, shared dashboards, and corrective action workflows.
Risk Alignment
Links enterprise risks to audit findings for unified risk/audit visibility.
Remediation Oversight
Tracks corrective action plans, owners, and milestones.
Shared Dashboards
Provides leadership with combined GRC and audit insights.
Process Owner / Control Owner
Oversees the processes and controls evaluated during audit engagements, ensuring accurate documentation and timely remediation.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite helps control owners stay organized and accountable with clear action requirements, automated reminders, and real-time status tracking.
- Benefit Source:
Role-specific dashboards, task workflows, and centralized evidence management.
Finding Response Management
Reviews assigned findings and documents remediation actions.
Evidence Submission
Uploads control documentation for testing and verification.
Follow-Up Tracking
Confirms completion of remediation actions through automated reminders.
Audit Analyst / Data Specialist
Provides data extraction, analysis, visualization, continuous auditing support, and reporting for the audit function.
- Benefit Statement:
SmartSuite centralizes audit data and analytics, enabling analysts to deliver deeper insights and support continuous auditing operations.Benefit Source:
Data integration tools, visual dashboards, automated sampling, and anomaly monitoring.
- Benefit Source:
Data integration tools, visual dashboards, automated sampling, and anomaly monitoring.
Data Extraction & Analysis
Integrates data from ERP/financial systems for testing and trend analysis.
Visualization
Builds dashboards showing high-risk areas, exceptions, and control performance.
Continuous Auditing
Monitors transactional data for anomalies, exceptions, or emerging issues.
