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ThirdLine

By Atheris Limited

The Intelligent
Internal Audit Solution

Efficiency. Visibility. Non-Repudiation.

ThirdLine is a purpose-built internal audit management platform for financial institutions and regulated industries. It automates the entire audit lifecycle — from risk-based planning and fieldwork to AI-powered observations and CBN-ready reports — all from one unified portal.

ThirdLine Executive Dashboard

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70%
Report writing time
reduction
128+
Data models
powering audits
10+
Compliance
frameworks
100%
Digital
audit trail
The Challenge

Traditional Internal Auditing Is Broken

Internal audit teams at financial institutions face mounting pressure — expanding regulatory requirements, manual processes, fragmented tools, and a constant demand for speed without sacrificing quality.

Spreadsheets Get Lost

Paper-based audit programs lead to inconsistencies, version conflicts, and CBN examination failures.

Findings Lack Traceability

Without a connected platform, audit observations cannot be traced from finding back to evidence, procedure, and report.

Reports Take Weeks

Manual report compilation means boards are always waiting. Audit cycle times drag on, delaying critical risk decisions.

Boards Demand Answers

Boards and regulators need real-time visibility into audit status, open findings, and remediation progress — yesterday.

ThirdLine was built to solve this
Why ThirdLine?

Six Reasons Audit Teams Choose ThirdLine

A purpose-built, end-to-end Internal Audit Solution that transforms how your audit team plans, executes, reports, and follows up.

Unmatched Efficiency

50+ pre-built work program templates, automated approval workflows, and AI-powered report drafting eliminate repetitive manual work. Your team spends time auditing — not administrating.

Speed of Execution

From engagement creation to board-ready report, ThirdLine compresses audit cycle times dramatically. Real-time tracking, parallel execution, and AI-assisted writing cut turnaround from weeks to days.

Complete Data Retention

Every engagement, finding, evidence file, workpaper, and approval is stored with full version history. Historical data is always accessible — meeting retention requirements and enabling trend analysis.

End-to-End Traceability

Every finding traces through an unbroken chain: Finding → Procedure → Work Program → Evidence → Report. Regulators can follow the complete story — no gaps, no missing links.

Enterprise-Wide Visibility

The CAE, Audit Committee, and Board get real-time visibility into every risk issue, open finding, overdue remediation, and compliance gap across the entire organisation from a single portal.

Guaranteed Non-Repudiation

Digital signatures, timestamped approvals, hash-verified evidence, and immutable activity logs ensure every action is permanently attributable. Nothing can be denied or altered after the fact.

Complete Lifecycle

One Platform. Full Audit Lifecycle.

Every phase is connected, every handoff is tracked, and every approval is recorded — from annual planning through to follow-up validation.

1

Audit Universe & Risk Assessment

Define auditable entities, score risks using a 7-factor model, and prioritise coverage based on data-driven rankings.

2

Annual Audit Planning

Create risk-based plans, allocate resources, set budgets, and route through CAE → Audit Committee → Board approval.

3

Engagement Execution

Assign teams, execute structured work programs, document procedures, and collect evidence — all in one place.

4

Findings & Issues

Document findings in the internationally recognised 5 Cs format, assign risk ratings, and capture management responses with deadlines.

5

Reporting

Generate AI-assisted reports, route through multi-stage review (Draft → Manager → CAE → Board), and issue with full version tracking.

6

Follow-Up & Validation

Track remediation progress, validate closure evidence, and report on overdue items to the board and audit committee.

Work Programs & Fieldwork

Structured Fieldwork, Accelerated Execution

ThirdLine ships with an extensive library of pre-built work program templates designed for real-world audit scenarios at financial institutions.

Branch Audit: 15+ templates — cash management, teller operations, vault, customer service & more
Head Office Audit: 12+ templates — treasury, credit, HR, procurement & more
IT Audit & Risk Assurance: 21+ templates — network security, change management, access control, data backup & more
ITGC: COBIT 5 / COSO-aligned assessment templates
5-Level Hierarchy
Program → Area → Section → Procedure → Step
Built-in Sampling
Population & sample size tracking at procedure level
IT Audit & Risk Assurance Work Program
Findings Management

Every Finding Documented, Rated, and Tracked

Rigorous yet intuitive findings management using the internationally recognised 5 Cs format: Criteria, Condition, Cause, Consequence, and Corrective Action.

C1
Criteria
C2
Condition
C3
Cause
C4
Consequence
C5
Corrective Action

10+ Finding Types Supported

Control Deficiency Compliance Gap Fraud SoD Violation Process Weakness Data Integrity Issue Policy Non-compliance IT Security Vulnerability Financial Misstatement Operational Inefficiency

Unbroken Traceability Chain

Finding Audit Procedure Work Program Evidence Audit Report

Every link is clickable, auditable, and permanent. Critical findings trigger a mandatory 7-day escalation to the Board.

AI-Powered Intelligence

AI That Works Alongside Your Auditors

Not a gimmick — a practical accelerator that saves hours on every engagement. Report writing time reduced by up to 70%, with auditors retaining full control.

Report Draft Generation

Generates complete audit reports from engagement findings in minutes

Executive Summary Writing

Creates board-ready executive summaries from your findings data

Duplicate Finding Detection

Identifies similar or duplicate findings with similarity scoring

Risk Classification

Suggests risk ratings based on finding content and historical patterns

Regulatory Reference Suggester

Auto-tags findings with relevant regulatory references

Systemic Risk Assessment

Identifies patterns across findings that indicate systemic issues

Corrective Action Suggestions

Recommends actionable remediation steps based on finding type

Section Regeneration

Regenerate individual report sections without rewriting the whole report

Management Response Generation

Drafts management responses for auditee review and approval

Risk Register & Enterprise Visibility
Risk Management

See Every Risk. From Every Angle. In One Place.

ThirdLine extends beyond internal audit into enterprise risk management. The integrated Risk Register, KRIs, and RCSA modules give your organisation a unified, real-time view of risk.

Risk Register

Enterprise-wide register with heat maps, appetite statements, risk-control linking, and assessment workflows.

Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

Define thresholds, track measurements, monitor trends, and receive alerts when indicators breach tolerance.

RCSA Campaigns

Launch self-assessment campaigns across the organisation and aggregate results for risk-based audit planning.

Regulatory Compliance

10+ Pre-Built Compliance Frameworks — Ready on Day One

Purpose-built modules for the most critical regulatory and international standards. Pre-configured assessment templates, control libraries, clause-by-clause evaluation tools, and specialised reporting. No more building checklists from scratch.

ISO 27001
Information Security
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
ISO 20000
IT Service Management
ISO 45001
Health & Safety
PCI DSS v4.0
Payment Card Industry
NDPA 2023
Nigeria Data Protection
SWIFT CSCF
SWIFT Security
ICFR (COSO)
Financial Reporting
ISO 20022
Financial Messaging
Custom
Build Your Own
Regulatory Compliance Audit Module
Reporting & Governance

Board-Ready Reports. Committee-Grade Governance.

Multi-stage approval workflow ensures every report passes through rigorous quality gates before reaching the Audit Committee and Board.

Report Approval Workflow

Draft
Author creates
Manager Review
Quality check
CAE Approval
Final review
Board Issuance
Published

Full version tracking and return-for-rework capability at every stage

Dedicated Committee Dashboard

Direct access for committee members without full system login

Meeting Pack Creation

Assemble and distribute audit committee meeting packs

Finding Trend Reports

Visualise finding trends, ratings, and resolution rates over time

Board-Ready Packages

Executive packages with opinion ratings and performance metrics

Security & Administration

Enterprise-Grade Security & Control

Role-based access control with granular permissions, immutable audit logs, and digital signatures — the non-repudiation guarantee regulators demand.

Role Hierarchy

Super Admin Full system configuration, user management, licensing
Chief Audit Executive Strategic planning, final report approval, board reporting
Audit Manager Engagement oversight, team management, quality review
Senior Auditor Fieldwork execution, finding documentation
Auditor Testing execution, evidence collection, workpaper completion

Security Features

Role-based access control (RBAC) with custom roles
Immutable activity logs with IP address tracking
Digital signatures on approvals and submissions
Hash-verified evidence integrity
Token-based external access with expiration controls
Rate limiting and throttled access protection
License management with device fingerprinting

ThirdLine at a Glance

One platform. Complete audit lifecycle. Zero blind spots.

6
Audit Lifecycle Phases
50+
Work Program Templates
10+
Regulatory Frameworks
128+
Data Models
9
AI-Powered Features
5+
User Roles (Custom)
10+
Finding Types
4
Report Approval Stages
7+
Auditable Entity Types
100%
Immutable Audit Trail
1
Dedicated Committee Portal
1
Secure Auditee Portal
ThirdLine

Ready to Transform Your Internal Audit Function?

Whether you're navigating complex regulatory requirements or modernising audit operations, ThirdLine gives your team the tools, intelligence, and confidence to deliver world-class internal audit — faster, smarter, and with full accountability.

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