Workiva GRC

Unify governance, risk, and compliance processes with connected data and stakeholders.

by Workiva · Compliance & Risk Management

Executive Summary

Workiva GRC provides a unified platform to connect data and processes, enabling organizations to unite stakeholders and respond effectively to emerging risks across governance, risk, and compliance. It helps streamline critical GRC functions such as internal audit, risk management, and compliance, including specific mandates like SOX compliance and sustainability reporting. The platform facilitates mapping risks, controls, and policies directly within the system, leveraging existing Workiva data types. The solution is designed for audit and risk teams, offering tools to build robust internal controls programs and manage complex regulatory landscapes. It integrates with various financial and operational systems, allowing for comprehensive data curation and analysis. Workiva GRC aims to provide proven results and dedicated partnership, helping businesses achieve greater efficiency and transparency in their GRC initiatives.

Use Cases

  • Streamlining Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
  • Building and managing robust internal controls programs
  • Conducting sustainability audits and managing related risks
  • Connecting and managing risks, controls, and policies across the organization
  • Preparing data from multiple systems for reporting and analysis in GRC contexts

Features

Visibility

  • Unified GRC Dashboard: Provides a comprehensive view of internal controls, risks, and compliance status through interactive charts and graphs.
  • Connected Data Views: Allows users to map and visualize relationships between risks, controls, and policies across the platform.

Intelligence

  • Risk and Control Mapping: Enables direct mapping of existing Workiva data types, including risks, controls, and policies, for integrated management.

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

AI/ML Stack

  • Workiva AI

Integrations

  • SAP
  • ERP systems
  • Consolidation systems
  • Budgeting and planning systems

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR

Encryption: Data encryption is a component of Workiva's holistic approach to data privacy and information security.

Pricing

Model
Value-based pricing
Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Mid-Market,Enterprise
Free Trial
Yes

About Workiva

Workiva Inc. is a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a cloud-based platform for connected data and reporting compliance, enabling automation of reporting across finance, accounting, risk, and compliance sectors. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, and serves public and private companies, government agencies, and higher-education institutions worldwide.

Founded: 2008 · Headquarters: Ames, Iowa, United States · Employees: 1,001-5,000 · Public

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