Accounts Payable Security Assessments
Identify. Assess. Strengthen.
We conduct independent security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in Accounts Payable, vendor management and payment processes before fraud occurs.
CAPABILITIES
Independent Security Assessments for Accounts Payable
AP Assessments provides independent security assessments designed to identify control weaknesses across Accounts Payable, vendor onboarding, invoice processing and payment authorisation. Our assessments help organisations strengthen financial controls, reduce fraud exposure and improve operational resilience.
Vendor Onboarding & Third-Party Risk
We assess vendor onboarding, supplier master data and verification controls to identify weaknesses that could expose organisations to vendor fraud, duplicate suppliers or unauthorised changes. Our assessments strengthen supplier governance and improve the integrity of the vendor lifecycle.
Invoice Processing & AP Controls
We evaluate invoice processing workflows, validation procedures and approval controls to identify vulnerabilities that may result in duplicate payments, fraudulent invoices or control failures. Our recommendations improve processing accuracy and strengthen Accounts Payable governance.
Payment Authorisation & Banking Controls
We assess payment authorisation workflows, segregation of duties, banking controls and approval hierarchies to identify control deficiencies before they lead to financial loss. Our assessments enhance payment integrity and reduce exposure to payment fraud.
Internal Controls & Financial Governance
We conduct independent reviews of internal financial controls to evaluate governance, compliance and operational effectiveness. Our assessments provide practical recommendations that strengthen control environments, improve accountability and support long-term financial resilience.
About Us
AP Assessments is an independent cybersecurity and risk assurance firm specializing in the protection of financial processes within complex public and semi-public organizations.
Based in the Zuidas, Amsterdam, we operate at the heart of the Netherlands’ leading business and institutional district.
We support municipalities, ministries, healthcare institutions, universities, and housing corporations in strengthening financial process security and reducing operational and fraud-related risks.
Our focus is on the early identification of vulnerabilities within Accounts Payable, vendor management, and payment processes — with the objective of preventing fraud before it occurs.
Our approach: an integrated security assessment methodology
Our assessments combine advanced software-based controls, in-depth process audits, high-resolution data analytics, and controlled security simulations. This integrated methodology provides end-to-end visibility into financial processes, enabling the identification of even the most complex and concealed vulnerabilities.
By translating deep technical and process-level insights into clear, actionable outcomes, we help organizations strengthen financial integrity, reduce fraud risk exposure, and enhance operational resilience.
"De expertise van AP Assessments heeft ons geholpen om onze financiële processen veiliger en efficiënter te maken."
Caroline Schouten. Directeur Financiën, Gemeente Amsterdam
"De expertise van AP Assessments heeft ons geholpen om onze financiële processen veiliger en efficiënter te maken."
Dick Veluwenkamp voorzitter van de raad van bestuur Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg GGZ
"De expertise van AP Assessments heeft ons geholpen om onze financiële processen veiliger en efficiënter te maken."
David de Boer – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). informatiebeveiliging en cybersecurity van de universiteit Utrecht.
Ready to Secure Your Financial Operations?
Schedule a confidential consultation to explore how an independent AP Security Assessment can identify vulnerabilities, strengthen internal controls, and help protect your organization against payment fraud.