Claricent Consulting Services

SME Advisory

As part of our SME advisory services, we can do the following:

  • Company diagnostic assessments
  • Turnaround management
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Strategic planning
  • Start-up business plans
  • Growth plans
  • Marketing plans
  • Business feasibility
  • Due diligence
  • Capital raising
  • Business Model Development
  • Development of policies and manuals
  • Business Continuity Management Services
  • Risk Management Services

Cooperatives Consulting and Advisory

The cooperatives consulting and advisory leg of the business includes:

  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Capacity building
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Turnaround strategies and action planning
  • Skills development through training in the following:
    • Training of board of directors
    • Finance for non-financial managers
    • Financial reporting
    • Auditing
    • Strategy development and management
    • Marketing management
  • Performance monitoring and improvement Assessment of board of directors’ performance
  • Managing compliance with the legislative bodies

     

    NGO Capacity Development

    NGO capacity development at Claricent Consulting Services is inclusive of:

    • Organisational Capacity Assessments
    • Annual Audit preparation services
    • Training in financial management, policy development, proposal development
    • Mentorship and coaching
    • Financial and grants management
    • Risk and compliance management
    • Monitoring and evaluation
    • Resource mobilisation
    • Programme and project management
    • Donor reporting
    • Communication strategy development
    • Work planning development
    • Activity budgeting
    • Programme cost benefit analysis
    • Compliance auditing for federal awards, EU, DFID and other grants

    MFI Consultancy

    Technical assistance and management consulting is provided in the following areas:

    • New loan product development
    • Refinements to existing loan products
    • Support with governance matters
    • Stakeholder management, strategies and plans
    • Lending Methodology – design or improvements to existing practices
    • Portfolio and delinquency management – strategies and action plans
    • Performance evaluations and impact assessments
    • Operations management strategies and support to MFI leadership
    • Loans officer and management training
    • Policies – gap analysis and new policy development or enhancements
    • Workflow design, process maps compilation, improvement of efficiencies
    • Receivables management strategies
    • Risk management plans, inclusive of disaster recovery plans and business continuity plans
    • Detective and preventative internal controls, including fraud preventions plans
    • Support to MFI with raising capital (loan book, capacity building and operations)
    • Sustainability management plans – from start-up to breakeven
    • Human resources strategies – job profiles, recruitment, HR processes, compliance, etc.
    • Performance management systems – develop, implement, and monitor

    Training and Capacity Building

    We provide the following training, accredited and non-accredited:

    • Project management
    • New venture creation
    • Business administration services
    • Corporate governance
    • Financial management
    • Finance for non-finance managers
    • Credit management
    • Risk management
    • Performance management
    • Budgeting and budget management
    • Marketing management
    • Human resources management
    • Accounting for SMEs and Cooperatives
    • Strategic management
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    Cooperative Banking Institutions (CBI) Consulting

    We provide the following:

    • Training of board of directors, committee members, staff members, managers and general members
    • Mentorship and coaching services to board, committee members, staff and management
    • Technical assistance on issues pertaining to liquidity, solvency, loan delinquency, product pricing, expense management, product development, strategic planning, income generation, internal controls development and enforcement, policy development, process mapping and building an effective financial structure
    • Assistance to start-up CFIs on developing the constitution, policies, business plan, financial projections and defining the common bond
    • Board Evaluations (quarterly, half-yearly and annually)

    • Conducting diagnostic assessments to establish capacity gaps

    • Completing the Work Skills Plans (WSPs) for board, staff, management, members, committee members and supervisory committee members

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    Business Continuity Management Services

    • Development of Business Continuity Management Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
    • Conducting Business Impact Analysis
    • Conducting Risk Assessments
    • Determining Business Continuity Strategies
    • Development of Business Continuity Management response
    • Development of Incident Management Plans
    • Development of Business Continuity Management exercise programmes
    • Maintenance of Business Continuity Management arrangements
    • Business Continuity Management training and awareness
    • Embedding Business Continuity Management culture in organisations
    • Business Continuity Management testing and exercise
    • Development of Disaster Recovery Plans/Policy
    • Development of emergency communication plans
    • Development of evacuation plans

    ICT Training Services

    We provide specialised ICT training for the following:

    • Digital Citizenship
    • End User Computing
    • Advanced Spreadsheets (Excel)
    • Cloud Adoption and Integration
    • Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA)
    • Cyber Security
    • Website Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Sector Education Training Authority (SETA) Project Management Services

    Managing skills programmes and learnerships by providing the following services:

    • Skills Development Facilitation
    • Completion of WSPs
    • Uploading of learners of the SETA Indicium
    • Facilitation of unit standards and qualifications
    • Assessment
    • Moderation
    • Exiting of learners

    Learnerships and Skills Programmes

    We provide learnerships and skills programmes from the following SETAs:

    • Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA)
    • Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA)
    • Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)
    • Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
    • Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA)
    • Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA)
    • Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)
    • Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA)
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    Business Continuity Management Services

    • Development of Business Continuity Management Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
    • Conducting Business Impact Analysis
    • Conducting Risk Assessments
    • Determining Business Continuity Strategies
    • Development of Business Continuity Management response
    • Development of Incident Management Plans
    • Development of Business Continuity Management exercise programmes
    • Maintenance of Business Continuity Management arrangements
    • Business Continuity Management training and awareness
    • Embedding Business Continuity Management culture in organisations
    • Business Continuity Management testing and exercise
    • Development of Disaster Recovery Plans/Policy
    • Development of emergency communication plans
    • Development of evacuation plans

    Impact Assessments

    Conducting the assessment of programmes with special focus on the following:

    • Relevance
    • Effectiveness
    • Efficiency
    • Sustainability
    • Impact
    • Innovation
    • Lessons learnt
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    Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions

    We understand that managing risks is crucial for the sustainability and growth of your organization. Our comprehensive risk management services are designed to help you identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring your business thrives in a dynamic environment.

    • Risk Assessment

    Identification of potential risks

    Evaluation of risk impact and likelihood

    Prioritization of risks based on strategic objectives

    • Risk Mitigation Planning

    Development of risk mitigation strategies

    Implementation of risk control measures

    Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of mitigation efforts

    • Regulatory Compliance

    Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

    Conducting compliance audits and assessments

    Providing guidance on regulatory requirements

    • Crisis Management

    Developing crisis management plans

    Conducting simulation exercises and drills

    Providing real-time crisis support and advisory

    • Industry Solutions

    Tailored Services for Various Industries

    Financial Institutions: Safeguarding assets and ensuring regulatory compliance.

    Government Agencies: Strategic risk assessments for public entities.

    Infrastructure Projects: Navigating legal and regulatory frameworks.

    Healthcare: Managing risks in patient care and data security.

    Retail and Consumer Goods: Protecting supply chain and operational continuity.

    Corporate Governance and Secretarial Services

    We are a leading provider of comprehensive governance and secretarial solutions. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable growth.

    • Corporate Governance

    Development and implementation of governance frameworks

    Board evaluations and effectiveness reviews

    Governance training and development programs

    • Company Secretarial Services

    Preparation and maintenance of statutory records

    Compliance with statutory obligations

    Meeting management (AGMs, Board Meetings, etc.)

    Drafting minutes and resolutions

    • Regulatory Compliance

    Monitoring changes in legislation and advising on compliance

    Filing of statutory returns

    Liaising with regulatory authorities

    • Strategic Advisory

    Strategic planning and implementation support

    Mergers and acquisitions advisory

    Corporate restructuring advice

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    Accounting and Payroll Services

    We are dedicated to providing top-notch accounting services to help your business thrive. With over 20 years of experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence in every client engagement

    • Bookkeeping

    Recording financial transactions

    Managing accounts payables and receivables

    • Fixed Asset Management

    Adoption of assets

    Asset count

    Fixed asset register management

    • Financial Statements Preparation

    Income statements

    Balance sheets

    Cash flow statements

    • Payroll Services

    Payroll processing

    Tax filings

    • Business Advisory

    Financial planning

    Business growth strategies

     

    Move your business in the right direction with Claricent Consulting Services.
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