ICS Software

antares RiMIS® ICS

With our comprehensive ICS solution, (globally active) companies can standardize and automate all their control processes across all locations—thereby benefiting from legally compliant and time-saving decisions.

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antares RiMIS® ICS

Control Over Corporate Risks

IKS, as an integral module of our GRC platform antares RiMIS®, enables you to minimize process risks through the structured assignment and monitoring of appropriate controls. The Third Line of Defense—also workflow-supported—assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of controls within an additional framework.

Use the ICS module to map your entire process landscape, identify process risks, and address these risks with appropriate controls. Various frequencies are available to manage, for example, tax, annual, or quarterly financial statements, as well as logistics or financial processes, through controls. Responsibilities, descriptions of controls, and control monitoring can be flexibly customized . The documentation requirement regarding historical control execution, process changes, etc., is always maintained.

What features does ICS software have?

ICS software digitizes and manages a company's control mechanisms

Our ICS software enables the systematic definition and assignment of controls. These can be specifically assigned to the relevant business processes, while the processes can in turn be assigned to the respective legal units. This creates a clear structure that comprehensibly maps responsibilities and control areas and serves as the basis for an effective internal control system.

Assigning responsibilities clearly regulates who is responsible for carrying out and who is responsible for monitoring individual controls. Our ICS software supports the clear assignment of roles and creates transparency across all levels - an important prerequisite for reliable control processes and audit-proof documentation.

A central monitoring cockpit enables ongoing monitoring of the control status. Thanks to automatic notifications and meaningful evaluations, those responsible always have an overview of open, completed or overdue checks. This allows deviations to be identified at an early stage and targeted measures to be taken.

The integrated evaluation matrix can be used to assess the effectiveness and traceability of controls. Analyses and status reports help to uncover weaknesses in the control system and identify optimization potential. This not only supports quality assurance, but also reliably fulfills regulatory requirements.

Internal Control System: Monitoring the Implementation of Controls

Ensuring the Effectiveness and Traceability of the Internal Control System (ICS)

What are the benefits of ICS software?

ICS software automates and centralizes the monitoring of business processes. It ensures transparency, protects against financial losses, and ensures compliance with legal requirements.

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Risk Mitigation

Identify process risks early on and address them with targeted controls.

Transparency

Keep track of responsibilities, control status, and control areas at all times.

Revision security

Document controls, process changes, and supporting evidence in a manner that complies with audit requirements.

Efficiency

Streamline Excel and email processes through standardized workflows.

Early Warning

Identify open, overdue, or suspicious audits more quickly.

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Do you have questions about risk management software?

Let's talk about your risk management.

Our expert, Jürgen Günther, has many years of experience providing consulting services in the areas of governance, risk, and compliance, and would be happy to assist you in a no-obligation discussion.

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Jürgen Günther

Management

Contact Person for Risk Management

Case

Professional internal control system

Phoenix Mecano AG (CH) is a global technology company in the fields of enclosure technology and industrial components and a leader in many markets. The project involved the introduction of a software-based solution for internal risk management and an internal control system for around 345 users worldwide. The goal was to place both process areas on a uniform, transparent and effective platform.

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Why should you, as a CEO or member of the supervisory board, implement ICS software now?

With ICS software, you not only meet legal requirements (Section 91 of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), the GDPR, and SOX), but also protect yourself in tax matters

According to current case law, if a functioning internal control system (ICS) is in place, errors in a tax return are presumed to result from negligence rather than intent*. By using ICS software, you can significantly reduce the risk of personal liability and heavy penalties. At the same time, you create transparency for auditors and authorities, save time through automated checks and a systematic monitoring process, and establish a clear basis for decision-making.

*): According to the Federal Ministry of Finance’s Application Directive on Section 153 of the German Fiscal Code (AO) (2016) and current case law (including the Federal Finance Court, 2025), a documented internal control system (ICS) can serve as evidence that errors in a tax return are not presumed to be the result of intent or recklessness, but rather of simple negligence. This significantly reduces the risk of personal liability and heavy penalties for managing directors and members of the supervisory board, provided that an adequate tax ICS is implemented and demonstrably operated.

Products & Modules

Our Solutions

GRC Software for Proactive Risk Management (RiMIS)

Identify and assess threats early on.Automated workflows minimize downtime and safely turn risks into new business opportunities.

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Comprehensive Process Control (Internal Control System)

Manage internal controls centrally and in an audit-compliant manner. Responsibilities, process risks, and control status remain traceable at all times.

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Certified Data Security (ISMS)

Protect sensitive company assets and support the implementation of standards such as ISO 27001, BSI, TISAX, and NIS2.

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Preventive Error Management (CIRS)

Establish a safe reporting culture for critical incidents and misconduct. Anonymous reports are collected centrally and help identify problems early on.

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Centrally Manage Requirements (Compliance Software)

Manage legal and internal requirements centrally. Structured processes document measures in a traceable manner and help prevent violations early on.

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FAQ

Questions and Answers

The controls are managed as master data in the ICS software and can be "distributed" flexibly within the company as required.

Yes. In addition to various possibilities of structural assignment, there is also an assignment to the process. The structure can be built up multi-dimensionally.

Yes, controls can be selectively weakened or strengthened in the internal control system.

Yes, the control type can be used to define mandatory, target and optional controls.

Yes, reminders in the ICS can be sent both directly in the application and by e-mail.

As a rule, implementation takes around 3-4 weeks, depending on the specific adjustments and the size of your company.

The costs vary depending on the scope and degree of customization and the number of users. As a rule, the ICS software is purchased as part of our risk management software and thus enables comprehensive risk and compliance management. We can determine your requirements and give you an initial estimate of the costs in a non-binding consultation.