Ditch the Spreadsheets, Embrace the Cloud

By Jeff Ryan, MD for AWCape, an award-winning Sage Platinum Business Partner

As a finance manager, CFO, or business owner in the South African market, you understand the importance of agility, efficiency, and insightful decision-making. The traditional spreadsheet approach to financial management simply doesn’t cut it anymore.

You need a solution that lets you see the bigger picture, streamline your operations, and drive growth. A solution like Sage Intacct.

Sage Intacct is a cloud-based financial management system designed specifically for businesses like yours.

Here’s why Sage Intacct is the perfect fit:

1. Automation, automation, and automation

What sucks the most out of your day? In many of the discussions I have with financial managers is that manual data entry and repetitive tasks occupy too much of your time instead of working on “the bigger picture”.

Sage Intacct automates your business workflows, streamlines your processes, and eliminates the risk of human errors.  This frees up your valuable time and resources, allowing you to focus on strategic initiatives and to be able to be the advisor for the business.

One of our clients in the hospitality industry, saw a 30% reduction in manual data entry after implementing Sage Intacct.

2. No more flying blind

Gone are the days of waiting for month-end reports. Get a clear, real-time view of your entire organisation, not just within finance. Sage Intacct has cash flow, inventory, AR, AR, Projects, contracts, profitability and performance metrics. And the ability to drill down into specific areas for deeper insights and confidently make data-driven decisions.

3. Collaboration Made Easy

Break down silos and empower your team with inbuilt collaborative features like instant messaging. Share reports, assign tasks, and stay connected on the go, regardless of location. And bonus: all visible for audit purposes.

Imagine this for a moment: you are working in your financial management tool, and you want to ask the debtor’s clerk why a certain customer got a larger-than-normal discount. Instead of opening up another messaging app… you can, in that direct moment, message your team members through Sage Intacct to clarify the transaction.

4. A solution that grows with you (Because Size Does Matter)

Whether you’re a small business or a rapidly scaling enterprise, Sage Intacct grows with you. Its flexible architecture (open API, customisation services) and modular design allow you to add features and functionality as your needs evolve.

Tyler Posthumus, the CFO for Retail Capital, one of the first companies that went live with Sage Intacct in South Africa says: “What attracted us to Sage Intacct was the fact that we could upgrade the system as our business grows, so the platform grows with us.”

5. Top-notch security

Your data’s safety is non-negotiable.Enjoy industry-leading security and data protection with Sage Intacct’s cloud-based platform. Your data is safe and secure, accessible only by authorised users. With a choice of AWS or Azure, Sage Intacct has partnered with the world leaders in data storage, protection and availability.

6. Local Expertise, Global Reach

With local Sage Business Partners like us at AWCape, you get the best of both worlds: dedicated local support and industry-specific expertise backed by a global powerhouse. Together, we’ll ensure a seamless implementation and ongoing success with Sage Intacct.

7. Built for South African Businesses

It isn’t just another cookie-cutter solution—it’s tailor-made for South African businesses.Sage Intacct complies with all relevant South African regulations and integrates seamlessly with popular local payment gateways and tax software. Including world-leader features like autofill, VAT201 and electronic submission directly to SARS (South Africa Revenue Service).

It also has integration with FNB Direct bank feeds that connects to your bank and allow transactions to be automatically imported, categorised and reconciled more securely.

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So, there you have it. Sage Intacct isn’t just a financial management system. It’s your ticket to streamlined processes, insightful decision-making, and unparalleled growth. Ready to take the plunge? Let’s chat: https://www.awcape.co.za/contact/