On demand webinars

Modernising control self‑assessment in EMEA: From manual burden to intelligent assurance

Stop relying on manual data collection. Discover how modern GRC tools automate control execution while ensuring alignment with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

View Webinar now

Modernising control self‑assessment in EMEA: From manual burden to intelligent assurance

Description

Control self‑assessment (CSA) is a priority across EMEA as organisations face rising non‑financial regulatory expectations, including the UK Corporate Governance Code and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Yet, most companies still rely on manual, spreadsheet‑driven CSA processes that create operational friction, inconsistent control execution, and audit fatigue for control owners. This webinar brings together Bekaert’s ERM & Internal Control manager and the Risk Leader at TriFinance Advisory Services Belgium to explore how modern CSA technology can reduce manual workload, strengthen governance, and help organisations meet evolving regulatory expectations. The session will provide practical insights into shifting CSA from a compliance exercise to a scalable, data‑driven assurance framework.

About the speakers

Annemie Pelgrims is a client-focused senior internal audit executive with a proven record in the set-up, development and management of internal audit departments within private, publicly listed and government owned national and international companies, across a variety of industrial and commercial sectors. Significant experience with SOX compliance activities, including implementing and managing SOX-compliant environments. Successfully implemented Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks. Responsible for external assessments of the conformity of Internal Audit departments with the international standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Build, train, mentor and develop careers of highly engaged teams.

Internal Controls & Risk Management expert with 18 years of international experience across large multinational organizations in risk consulting, FMCG, industrial and public sectors.

Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing internal control frameworks, leading global internal audits, driving SOX compliance, and strengthening enterprise risk management (ERM) in complex, multicultural environments. Skilled in managing and developing high‑performing teams, building strong partnerships with senior leadership, influencing decision‑making, and steering cross‑functional initiatives that improve governance, standardization, and operational efficiency.

Loading form...