Remote control
Remote control is the first factor of success, or failure, for a project run from abroad. Tick what you really have in place: the tool works out your level of control and tells you what to strengthen.
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Tick the measures already in place to assess your control.
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The information channel See what is happening without relying on one person's word.
You receive a regular report on a fixed date (income, expenses, incidents). Fix first You receive dated evidence (photos, videos) that you can check. An independent trusted witness can tell you what is happening on site. You have sensors or tools (GPS, cameras, readings) suited to the activity. Money and traceability Money must be visible from abroad.
Income is paid into an account you control, not into the manager's pocket. Fix first The till is kept separate and a dedicated account exists. Fix first Payments received are traceable (transfer, mobile money, not all in cash). Major purchases and expenses are justified (invoices, prior approval). Checks The possibility of a check discourages abuse.
Unannounced checks are possible (surprise video call, visit by a third party). Fix first You regularly reconcile reported figures with actual payments. Roles are separated: the person who produces is not the only one selling and collecting money. Continuity Do not lose everything if one person leaves.
A replacement is identified if the manager leaves or falls ill. Fix first Key procedures are written down and can be handed over, not in one person's head. You have a plan B in case of outages (bank, internet, power). Your monthly control routine Five simple steps, every month.
1 Require the period report (income, expenses, stock, incidents) on a fixed date, always in the same format.2 Reconcile reported income with payments into the account you control. Any gap must be explained.3 Ask for dated evidence (photos, videos, purchase receipts) and compare it with the report.4 Carry out at least one unannounced check (surprise video call, visit by a trusted third party).5 Note gaps and promises; check the following month that they have been corrected.Track the figures in ServAfrica Gestion Warning signs If any of these signs appears, act without delay.
These signs do not prove fraud, but they always justify an immediate, closer check.
Content taken from ServAfrica, Boîte à outils du contrôle à distance, updated on July 5, 2026. servafrica.fr
