Internal control



 
 
Heineken is progressing on the Group-wide development and implementation of uniform processes, common IT systems and business control frameworks based on best practices. At the end of 2005, two third of Heineken’s operations (based on turnover) work in accordance with the evolving Heineken common system. In developing and implementing common systems, risk assessments were included and controls established or adjusted. These internal controls ensure the integrity of the information processing in its support of the day-to-day transactions and financial and management reporting. In 2005, Key Business Control Frameworks were developed and provided to the majority of operating companies for further optimising control design and effectiveness testing.