Space Reason

Method

How Space Reason examines a reconciliation management application — from access and mapping through sampling, findings, and the owner walkthrough.

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The method page is our custom engagement map. It describes how a Space Reason application audit of a reconciliation management application actually unfolds — so you can brief stakeholders before kickoff.

Engagement stages

Scope lock

We confirm the application, entities, modules (bank, clearing, intercompany, payments), delivery mode, and the close you care about. You receive a one-page scope note and fee confirmation.

Access & map

Read-only or escorted access is arranged. We draft a configuration map: matching rules, tolerances, auto-clears, override paths, and roles that can approve or force items.

Sample & interview

We sample completed reconciliations and aged exceptions, then interview break owners and approvers about how the application behaves on difficult days — not only on clean ones.

Findings draft

Observations are written with severity, evidence, and a suggested owner. You review a draft for factual corrections before anything is final.

Walkthrough

A live session walks controllership through the report. We leave a prioritised remediation list; we do not stay to implement unless a separate engagement is agreed.

What we look at

  • Matching and tolerance configuration versus documented control intent
  • Exception queues: ageing, ownership, and commentary quality
  • Forced clears, overrides, and whether the audit trail would satisfy a reviewer
  • Role design and segregation for who can match, approve, and adjust
  • Evidence attached to high-value or high-risk items across recent closes

What we ask of you

Timely access, a sober interview calendar, and a single client coordinator who can resolve scheduling conflicts. We share a readiness checklist after the scoping call.

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