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Accounts Payable (AP) Optimization
Our AP optimization service focuses on automating and streamlining key sub-processes to drive efficiency, compliance, and better financial control for supplier and vendor management.
Invoice Receipt & Entry
Automate the capturing and entry of invoices, reducing manual data entry errors and speeding up the overall processing time using tools like Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and automated workflows.
Approval Workflow
Standardize and automate invoice approval workflows to ensure timely and accurate reviews and approvals by the appropriate parties, eliminating delays in the payment process.
Three-Way Matching
Implement automated three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports to verify the accuracy of payments and prevent fraudulent or duplicate invoices.
Payment Processing & Scheduling
Shift from manual checks to electronic payments like ACH or wire transfers. Optimize payment scheduling to ensure timely vendor payments while improving cash flow management.
Vendor Management
Maintain an accurate vendor database to ensure smooth supplier relationships. Negotiate favorable payment terms that enhance the organization’s ability to maintain financial flexibility and strong supplier relationships.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Integrate AP with cash flow forecasting models to align outflows with incoming funds, reducing cash shortages and improving liquidity.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure that AP processes comply with financial regulations and internal controls, providing regular audits to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with tax and legal requirements.
Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls:
Implement strict controls to prevent fraudulent activity, including segregation of duties, audit trails, and robust internal checks, to ensure financial integrity in AP processes.
Reporting & KPI Tracking
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) like Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and invoice processing time to track the efficiency of AP processes, ensuring continuous improvement.
Training & Development
Equip AP teams with the knowledge and skills needed to use new technologies and optimize workflows through ongoing training programs.
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