Description
- Establish a single platform to receive invoices from disparate sources
- Maintain a single platform to process and track invoice journey
- Maintain a detailed audit trail of an invoice for compliance and audit requirements
- Identify and eliminate errors, duplicates, and fraud before processing
- Ensure timely payment to suppliers leveraging maximum early pay discount and no late fee payments
- Enable collaboration with suppliers for improved supplier relationship management
- Design and implement appropriate exception handling mechanisms and business rules
- Improve real-time reporting and monitoring of invoices
- Automating singular tasks (through RPA, or custom programs) improves the productivity of individuals in the AP team. But the best practices advocate for certain capabilities that empower the AP team with holistic management of invoice processing throughout the invoice journey.