Process steps
Who does what, in order.
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SOP Documentation
FinAura documents your standard operating procedures: each process broken into steps, with who does what, the forms and checklists used, the controls built in and what to do when something goes wrong. SOPs are written with the people who do the work, reviewed by the process owner and kept in one organised library.
- Written for your company, not templates
- Drafting support, ready for legal review
- Bangalore and across India
What is covered
What SOP Documentation Covers
Every routine process, written step by step.
Forms
The documents each step uses.
Checklists
For daily use.
Controls
Built into the steps.
Exceptions
What to do when it goes wrong.
Library
Organised and versioned.
How the month runs
How It Works
Observe, write, review, publish.
Step 1
Observe
- Walk through
- Interview
- Collect forms
Step 2
Write
- Steps
- Checklists
- Controls
Step 3
Review
- Process owner
- Corrections
- Approval
Step 4
Publish
- Library
- Version control
- Review date
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01Which processes to document
- 02Time with the people who run them
- 03Existing forms and templates
- 04An approver for each SOP
Our part
What You Get
- Clear SOPs for each process
- Checklists for daily use
- An organised SOP library
- Continuity when people change
A common question
What is the difference between a policy and an SOP?
A policy states the rule: what is allowed, who approves, the limits. An SOP describes the steps: how the work is done to follow that rule.
Both are needed, and they should agree. We write them together where possible.
See SOP implementationChecklistDaily use
SOPThe steps
PolicyThe rule
Who it is for
Who It Is For
Companies with key-person risk
Knowledge in one head.
Growing teams
Onboarding new staff.
Companies seeking certification
Documented processes.
Businesses after audit findings
Processes to formalise.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
Companies Act, 2013
Section 134(5)
Directors of listed companies report that internal financial controls are adequate and operating; documented policies and procedures are the evidence.
Official source: mca.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
SOP Documentation: Questions, Answered
What is an SOP?
A standard operating procedure: written, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a routine process consistently.
Which SOPs should a finance team have?
Billing, collections, vendor payments, expense claims, payroll inputs, bank reconciliation and the month-end close, at minimum.
How do you keep SOPs current?
Each has an owner and a review date, and changes are versioned in the library.
Do you also roll them out?
Yes. SOP implementation, with training and adherence checks, is part of our internal audit and controls service.
Often Taken Together
All 11 Policies & Documentation services01Policies & DocumentationInternal Controls DocumentationRisk and control matrices and process narratives that show how your controls work.02Policies & DocumentationFinance and Accounting PoliciesAccounting policy manual, delegation of authority matrix, capitalisation and depreciation policies, and month-end procedures.03Systems & ControlsInternal Audit & ControlsInternal audit, controls design and testing, SOP and process implementation.04Accounting & FinanceFinance OperationsReconciliations, payables, receivables and a predictable month-end close.