Cutting-edge product for today’s evolving regulatory and risk landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, organizations are facing heightened scrutiny over their governance and related compliance requirements globally. The increasing complexity of regulations, coupled with rising expectations for transparency, demands a robust and unified framework to safeguard financial integrity and accountability.

Risk UniVerse is our cutting-edge Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform designed to streamline an organization’s compliance requirements through centralized data, automated workflows, and interactive dashboards — delivering enhanced visibility and audit readiness across the enterprise.

View More
Internal Controls Enterprise Risk Management Internal Audit
Tailored project set up

Facilitates seamless tailoring of project setups to meet organizational requirements of ICFR/IFC/SOX compliance.

Planning and scoping

Streamlines initial stages for quicker readiness. Automates the scoping activity by analyzing financial statements against the materiality threshold. Also analyzes business process based on qualitative factors.

Policies and procedure module

Provides a repository of all policies and procedures of the organization based on process levels.

Narrative and flowchart

Includes a segment to attach narratives and flowcharts against each scoped-in process that can be accessed easily throughout the review.

Risk library

Provides a repository of common risk in a business process that can be accessed by user while documenting Risk Control Matrix (RCM) to ensure completeness of testing.

Risk control matrix (RCM)

Enables overall documentation of RCM by linking scoped-in process to sub processes, sub-processes to Risk, Risk to Controls, Controls to type of controls, frequency, financial assertions etc.

Control testing

Provides information relating to Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) including the testing steps and attributes, along with its result.

Communication

Centralizes all communication with control owners/remediation owners for validation of controls, testing evidence, remediation of gaps, timelines etc.

Reporting and dashboard

Creates a summarized, interactive dashboard for all the tasks and activities performed along with the completion percentage to easily track the progress and identify trends.

Risk register and assessment

A central repository of all organizational risks, supporting both qualitative and quantitative assessment across key parameters – including impact across seven dimensions, vulnerability, speed of onset, and risk velocity. Inherent, residual, and target ratings are auto-calculated, heat-mapped, and enriched with contextual tooltips to ensure rigor and consistency throughout the assessment cycle.

Risk library

A pre-built repository of sector-specific risks, complete with commonly associated drivers and impact descriptions. Serves as a reference during risk identification, enabling teams to leverage industry best practices and ensure completeness of the Risk UniVerse with minimal effort.

Risk aggregation

Consolidates risk data across operating companies, subsidiaries, and the holding company into a unified group-level view. Enables leadership to identify concentration risks, cross-entity themes, and portfolio-wide exposures – supporting informed decisions at the Board level.

KRI tracking

Monitors Key Risk Indicators: both leading and lagging – at the individual risk level, with tracking of threshold breaches. Provides early warning signals that enable risk owners to act before risks escalate, supporting a proactive rather than reactive risk culture.

Horizon scanning

A forward-looking module that leverages AI to continuously scan the external environment – regulatory shifts, geopolitical developments, market disruptions – and surface emerging risks before they crystallize. Intelligently suggests relevant risks for inclusion in the organization’s Risk UniVerse, ensuring coverage remains current and comprehensive.

Executive dashboard

Role-based dashboards tailored to each user profile – from risk owners to senior leadership – surfacing the metrics and insights most relevant to their remit. Includes interactive heat maps, Bow-Tie visualizations, response progress trackers, and KRI trend summaries, providing a real-time, comprehensive view of the organization’s risk posture.

Automated workflows and approvals

Streamlines the end-to-end risk management process through configurable workflows for risk creation, assessment sign-offs, response approvals, and periodic review cycles. Automated notifications and escalation paths ensure accountability, adherence to timelines, and that nothing falls through the cracks.

AI chat-bot

An intelligent, conversational assistant embedded within the platform that allows users to query the Risk UniVerse  in natural language – retrieving risk details, summarizing assessments, tracking response progress, and surfacing insights on demand. Reduces reliance on manual reporting and puts the right information in the right people’s hands, instantly.

Customized periodic reporting

Generates tailored risk reports for senior governance forums – including the Risk Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board – with audience-appropriate content, formatting, and level of detail. Ensures decision-makers receive timely, structured, and visually compelling risk updates aligned to their specific oversight responsibilities.

Audit universe

Houses comprehensive listing of all auditable areas including business processes, entities, and systems. Regularly updated to reflect changes in risk exposure, business priorities, and operational scope.

Detailed audit plan

Defines audit objectives, scope, approach, and timelines, the tool helps prioritize high-risk areas based on risk assessment and business impact.

Risk assessment

Facilitates structured evaluation of risk significance and vulnerability for every item in the audit universe.

Drives prioritization of audit focus on high-risk and high-impact areas.

Audit memos preparation

Drafts formal communication of audit scope, objectives, and methodology to stakeholders. Sets clear expectations and engagement protocols for the audit process.

Audit report

Summarized communication of findings, root causes, and recommendations. Includes management responses and agreed action plans.

Risk control matrix (RCM)

Enables overall documentation of Risk Control Matrix by linking scoped-in process to sub processes, Sub-processes to Risk, Risk to Controls, Controls to type of controls, frequency, financial assertions etc.

Control testing

Assists centralized documentation of audit planning, fieldwork, and evidence. Provides audit checklists and questionnaires for comprehensive process coverage.

Communication

Centralizes all communication with control owners/remediation owners for validation of controls, testing evidences, remediation of gaps, timelines etc.

Reporting and dashboard

Creates a summarized, interactive dashboard for all the tasks and activities performed along with the completion percentage to easily track the progress and identify trends.

AI-Assisted Process Documentation

Traditional Approach
With Risk UniVerse AI

AI-powered control testing

AI-powered control testing

Automate testing of manual controls using advanced AI models that interpret control attributes, test conditions, and evidence documents. Reduce testing time by up to 70% compared to traditional methods.

Smart evidence analysis

Automatically extract, validate, and tag key data points from evidence files for accuracy and traceability.

Control attribute mapping

AI links control attributes with corresponding evidence, ensuring completeness and eliminating sampling errors.

Dynamic test reporting

Generate comprehensive, audit-ready reports including attributes, evidence summaries, and test outcomes.

Workflow automation

Streamline control owner assignments, testing workflows, issue tracking, and approvals.

Cloud-native and scalable

Deploy securely on Azure, AWS, or GCP with enterprise-grade performance and security.

Traditional Approach
With Risk UniVerse AI

Impact

Testing time reduced from 3 hours to 15 to 20 minutes per control

70% faster validation

Zero documentation gaps

Why Risk UniVerse?

Flexible, easy, and customizable integration

Risk UniVerse is flexible to tailor to suit diverse requirements and embed seamlessly into any client environment. The low code interface feature of the tool enables businesses to deploy and manage configurations in an effective way.

Automated workflows and testing

Streamline workflows by removing inefficiencies, automating task assignments, and minimizing redundancies. Automation accelerates testing by minimizing manual effort and reducing review time. It ensures consistent application of controls, reduces the risk of human error, and effectively handles complex, high-volume testing. Customizable workflows enhance accountability, transparency, and visibility, while tracking every action for a complete audit trail.

AI integration

Through Controls AI, Risk UniVerse embeds AI natively across the GRC lifecycle, unlike point solutions that require separate AI tools. Risk UniVerse delivers a unified, end-to-end intelligent platform. This deep AI integration enables teams to shift focus from manual effort to strategic risk insight — making Risk UniVerse the smart choice for future-ready compliance. Investment in AI capabilities is a key strategic priority for Uniqus with significant planned investments in the coming months.

Trust and transparency

Enhances transparency and trust through clear insights and reporting. Also ensures data accuracy and consistency for audit preparation and minimizes discrepancies and errors.

Continuous monitoring and reports

Continuous monitoring delivers real-time insights into control performance and compliance status. By utilizing an interactive and customizable dashboard, organizations can effectively track identified issues for timely resolution, ensuring they remain audit ready.

Document management system

A centralized repository for all Governance, Risk, and Compliance related documents, policies, and evidence provides easy access while minimizing duplication. Maintain only the most current documentation for tests, audits, and reviews. Teams can collaborate in real time, boosting transparency and ensuring compliance.

Our Leaders

Sandip Khetan

Co-Founder, Global Head of Accounting & Reporting Consulting | California, USA

Nagaraj Uchil

Partner, Global Head of GRC | Dubai, UAE

Naresh Dusi

Chief Technology Officer | Mumbai, India

Vivek Thakre

Senior Engineering Manager, Technology | Mumbai, India
x

Sandip Khetan

Co-Founder, Global Head of Accounting & Reporting Consulting

Sandip is an Indian Chartered Accountant, US Certified Public Accountant, Company Secretary, and an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad with over 25 years of experience in the consulting and assurance industry serving clients in the US, India, the Middle East and the UK. He has deep experience in the area of US listings and has assisted several large Indian companies in complying with US listing regulations as they raised capital from the US markets.

He is known as a problem solver, thought leader, and advisor to companies on IPOs, transactions, divestitures, complex accounting, and regulatory matters. Before his consulting industry stint, Sandip worked with HCL Technologies, a large technology company where he led the overall US GAAP reporting unit.

He was a founding member of the Accounting Advisory Practice at KPMG. During his stint at EY, he led the Finance Accounting Advisory Services practice and was part of the Assurance leadership team. He enhanced the digital capabilities at EY by building technology to automate the reporting in the finance function – this technology is now deployed for clients across different sectors in India and internationally.

Over and above his professional journey, Sandip likes to mentor startups and is also an active investor in the ecosystem. Sandip has a keen interest in badminton and has played at the national level.

x

Nagaraj Uchil

Partner, Global Head of GRC

Nagaraj is an MBA in finance and has over 18 years of experience in Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and IPO Readiness for organizations.

Prior to joining Uniqus, Nagaraj was leading Internal Controls, IPO Readiness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) for KPMG, Lower Gulf.

His sectoral experience includes Oil & Gas, Power & Utility, Real Estate & Construction, Sovereign funds, Travel and Tourism, Public Sector, Technology, and Retail & Consumer Durables.

x

Naresh Dusi

Chief Technology Officer

Naresh is an Engineering Graduate from REC/NIT Durgapur with almost 20 years of experience in leading, managing, architecting, and building highly scalable, mission critical, distributed SAAS and mobile applications for startups and large enterprise product companies.

Prior to Uniqus, Naresh was with Amazon, where he led the tech team responsible for managing and supporting one of the largest seller-based platforms, with more than one million sellers. In his role, he was responsible for re-engineering the entire invoicing platform to make it more scalable and global. In his earlier organizations, Naresh has contributed greatly to the development of platforms around the UPL Agri Tech ecosystem along with the launch of UPL’s first e-commerce launch for retailers. He also played a critical role in revamping tech platforms across multiple markets during his journey at the Indian Energy Exchange.

x

Vivek Thakre

Senior Engineering Manager, Technology
Mumbai, India

Vivek has over 12 years of experience in solution designing, development and maintenance of software applications and has completed his Master of Computer Applications from Nagpur University. Vivek specialized in developing large-scale geo-tracking applications, harnessing cutting-edge technology to provide precise location data. He was associated with Perfios and LocationGuru lrip prior to joining Uniqus.

Risk UniVerse - Request a demo


Checkboxes

This will close in 0 seconds

Download the pdf of this publication


This will close in 0 seconds