(Use this as a master document. Each line should be initialled by the functional owner once completed, with evidence attached in the shared repository.)
Header Information
- Project / Entity: __________________________
- Legal Close Date & Time: __________________
- Version / Last Updated: ___________________
A. Command Centre Setup
- Command-centre bridge open and staffed.
- Escalation ladder distributed (phone, email, chat).
- War-room dashboard live and accessible.
B. IT & Infrastructure
- ERP cut-over completed; first transaction posted.
- Network segmentation active; no cross-trusts to parent.
- Identity platform (MFA) operational for all users.
- Backup jobs running and verified.
- Cyber-security monitoring (SIEM) generating alerts.
C. Data & Reporting
- Opening balances loaded to GL; trial balance agreed.
- Customer and supplier master data reconciled.
- Initial regulatory reports (VAT/GST, payroll tax) generated without error.
D. Finance & Treasury
- Bank accounts funded; payment files tested.
- AR and AP batch runs executed; sample invoices sent.
- Daily cash-position report template populated.
E. Commercial & Customer Operations
- Customer-service hotline switched to new scripts and IVR.
- E-commerce / portal DNS cut-over verified; test order processed.
- Top-50 customer proactive check-ins completed.
F. Supply Chain & Manufacturing / Service Delivery
- Warehouse scanners connected to new database; pick/pack test passed.
- Production planning run executed; shop-floor terminals online.
- Carrier integrations (EDI, label printers) operating.
G. HR & Employee Services
- All employees able to access email and collaboration tools.
- Payroll pre-note accepted by bank; gross-to-net reconciliation signed.
- Benefits coverage verified with insurers.
- Facility access badges functioning at all sites.
H. Legal & Compliance
- Licence and permit transfer confirmations filed.
- Board resolutions for banking and signatory authority executed.
- Data-privacy notices updated on website and employee portal.
I. Communications & Stakeholder Updates
- CEO Day 1 welcome message delivered.
- Press release / investor update distributed.
- Customer and supplier Day 1 confirmation emails sent.
J. Transition Services (if applicable)
- TSA network tunnels operational and monitored.
- First-day TSA performance metrics logged.
- Exit-readiness checklist reviewed with parent service owners.
K. Business Continuity & Risk
- BCP contact tree validated via test call / text.
- Critical system health checks green; no high-severity incidents.
- Incident-response team on standby; shift schedule confirmed.
Sign-off
- All items above complete and evidenced. Go/No-Go decision: GO / NO-GO
- Signatures: ____________________________________________ (Functional Leads & Program Director)
