Optimize your outcomes with our GRC and business advisory solutions.
We’re a business consultancy offering governance, risk-control, compliance (GRC) and finance advisory services to individuals and corporates.
Our Services
Governance Risk-Control & Compliance Solutions
- Outsourced Internal Audit (Including QAIP and EQA)
- Risk management (Including ERM, Data, ESG, Climate risk and Sustainability)
- Compliance
Business and Finance Advisory Solutions
- Business strategy development
- Capital budgeting and finance advisory
- Business processes
Capacity Building
- In house training
- Facilitation for seminars, workshops and external training
Why Choose Us
Our service offerings are aligned with hot-button issues for business leaders.
Our GRC and financial management solutions are designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness your business functions, enterprise risk management programs, and offer value adding audits. Our GRCS professionals can augment and enhance your organization’s risk management capabilities using experienced risk and controls professionals, supplemented by multidisciplinary skills.
Our team offers quality professional services across sectors in the Kenya and beyond. We are dedicated in client service delivery that delights you through a personalized touch and keen attention in meeting customer needs and standards.
The GRC Process
The GRC process refers to the practices and procedures related to Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance within an organization. It is an integrated approach that aims to ensure that the organization functions effectively, adheres to applicable laws and regulations, and manages risks efficiently. The GRC process can be broken down into the following key components:
- Governance: This component involves the establishment of a clear organizational structure, policies, and decision-making processes to guide the organization towards achieving its objectives. Governance also includes setting performance metrics, monitoring progress, and maintaining transparency and accountability.
- Risk Management: Risk management involves the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks that could impact the organization’s operations, financial performance, or reputation. This component includes developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate these risks, monitoring risk exposure, and maintaining contingency plans for unexpected events.
- Compliance: Compliance refers to ensuring that the organization adheres to applicable laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies. This includes monitoring compliance, identifying areas of non-compliance, and implementing corrective actions to address these issues.
Implementing a robust GRC process helps organizations reduce the likelihood of financial, legal, and reputational damage, enhances operational efficiency, and fosters a culture of ethical behavior and transparency.
The GRC process typically involves the following steps:
Establish GRC Framework
Establish a GRC framework: Develop a clear and structured framework that outlines the organization’s objectives, governance principles, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements.
Identify risks & regulations
Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential risks and regulatory requirements that are applicable to the organization.
Develop policies & procedures
Create policies and procedures that align with the GRC framework, address identified risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Implement controls
Establish internal controls to mitigate risks, monitor compliance, and track the effectiveness of the GRC process.
Train & educate employees
Provide training and resources to employees to ensure they understand their responsibilities related to GRC and can effectively implement the organization’s policies and procedures.
Monitor and review
Regularly review and update the GRC framework, policies, procedures, and controls, and monitor their effectiveness in addressing risks and maintaining compliance.
Report & communicate
Communicate the results of GRC activities to stakeholders, including senior management, the board of directors, and regulatory authorities, to maintain transparency and accountability.
Mission
At Dorte & Associates, our mission is to empower individuals and corporations to achieve their strategic objectives by providing unparalleled governance, risk-control, compliance (GRC), and finance advisory services. We are dedicated to fostering sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance for our clients through tailored solutions, innovation, and expertise.
Vision
Our vision is to become the most trusted and respected business consultancy, recognized for our exceptional GRC and finance advisory services. We strive to create long-lasting partnerships with our clients, support their continuous improvement, and contribute to their success in an ever-changing global landscape.
Values
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in our actions and decisions, fostering a culture of trust, honesty, and accountability in our interactions with clients, partners, and team members.
- Client-Centric: We put our clients at the heart of everything we do, prioritizing their needs, and developing customized solutions that deliver tangible results and long-term value.
- Excellence: We are committed to delivering exceptional service by leveraging our expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement to exceed our clients’ expectations.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork, fostering open communication, and working together with our clients and partners to achieve shared success.
- Adaptability: We embrace change and continually adapt to the evolving needs of our clients and the business environment, ensuring that our services remain relevant, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Sustainability: We support responsible and sustainable business practices, helping our clients manage their social, environmental, and governance impacts while fostering long-term value creation.
Our Team
Dorothy Chepkoech
Managing Partner
- B.Com (Finance), MBA (Finance), CIA, CPA (K)
- Board Experience
- Over 17 Years in the Banking Industry with 11 being in Internal Audit
CPA Eliasa
Associate
- MBA (Finance), BBM (Accounting), CPA, CPS, and PhD student.
- Member of Institutes of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) and Internal Auditors (IIA-K).
- Seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in audit, budgeting, finance, and compliance.
- He is also an experienced administrator and manager.
- He is passionate about building and inspiring start-up companies.
- He is a member of the Internal Audit Sub Workstream under the Audit and Risk Committee for ICPAK.
- He chairs the School Board, considering it a social responsibility.
Maribel-Hermans
Associate – External Audit
- To be availed at job application
- We worked on an external Audit project with Maribel-Hermans in 2022, for One Child.
Anne Titus
Associate - Internal Audit (Public Sector)
- To be availed at job application
Sy-Intelli Consulting
Associate – IT, BCP & Cybersecurity
- To be availed at job application
Atara Solutions
Associate - HR
- To be availed at job application