ERP Risk Services

For organisations to identify risks within their existing systems and processes at an early stage, access to accurate, reliable and real-time information is of critical importance. In this context, ERP systems should be positioned not only as tools that support operational processes, but also as a strategic mechanism that supports management decision-making. Today, ERP systems play a significant role in establishing an effective internal control environment; the ability of organisations to integrate their internal audit and internal control structures with ERP systems enables them to adapt to competitive conditions and manage their resources more effectively.

At BDO Türkiye, we aim to enhance the value that ERP systems bring to your organisation and make their contribution to business performance more visible. With our sector expertise, client-focused approach and methodology based on global best practices, we develop tailored solutions aligned with your organisation’s needs and support you in maximising the benefits derived from ERP utilisation.

Before the ERP implementation process begins, existing processes, control structures and system infrastructure are assessed from a holistic perspective. Within this scope, the organisation’s needs, current maturity level and target transformation model are analysed in order to identify risks and areas for improvement related to the ERP transition. Taking into account process alignment, data structure, control requirements and the level of organisational readiness, a roadmap is developed for a successful ERP implementation.

Following the go-live of the ERP implementation, the impact of the system on processes, controls and overall operations is assessed. Within this scope, post-implementation issues, control gaps and inefficiencies are analysed, and the necessary improvement and redesign efforts are carried out. The objective is to ensure that the ERP system operates within an effective and sustainable structure that is fully aligned with business objectives.

System-enabled control mechanisms integrated into business processes are designed and implemented. Within this scope, the objective is to convert manual controls into system-based controls wherever possible, establish automated control points, and enhance overall control effectiveness. By leveraging the ERP infrastructure, solutions are developed to reduce the risk of error and fraud, improve traceability, and strengthen the internal control environment.

User access rights and authorization structures within ERP systems are assessed to identify violations of the Segregation of Duties (SoD) principle. The analysis focuses on detecting conflicting access combinations, excessive or inappropriate privileges, and other access related risk areas, which are documented and reported in a structured manner.

To support this assessment, advanced analytics tools such as the BDO global solution – Data Eyes - SoD Analyser is used. Built on the Microsoft Fabric platform, this solution enables the consolidation and analysis of authorization data from one or multiple ERP systems within a single environment, ensuring a consistent, reliable, and data driven SoD assessment. Data Eyes detects compliance risks by identifying Segregation of Duties gaps, role conflicts, and past violations. The platform provides full transparency by monitoring user access, transactions and data quality. 

Based on the analysis performed, targeted recommendations are provided. These may include user level remediation, role remediation, or role redesign, depending on the nature and root cause of the identified SoD conflicts and access risks, with the objective of establishing a sustainable and effective access governance framework.