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A clear channel for
financial posting requests in SAP

Open bookGet an automated workflow for collecting and executing financial posting requests. The more accurate and current the SAP general ledger, the easier and smarter business decisions can be made.

Universal request, approval, and entry of financial postings with a single solution 

ReadSoft’s SAP financial posting software allows users throughout the organization to submit requests for general ledger financial postings through a simple form, accessible in a web browser or SAP user interface. This easy-to-use communication tool provides a central location for entering requests and an automated approval process via ReadSoft’s workflow.

The software resides and operates inside of SAP, so system integration is seamless. Employing this universal, transparent financial posting process organization-wide facilitates compliance measures and improves reporting for accounting and finance departments.

Key features and benefits

  • Simple-to-use web form for easy, centralized collection of all financial posting requests
  • Financial Posting for SAP - Check BoxesCreates a variety of postings, including amending incorrect postings, creating accrual and deferral postings, and designating posting amounts between general ledger accounts and controlling objects
  • Enables visibility of the entire request-and-approval workflow 
  • Easy archiving of process-related activity and data
  • Enforcement of authorization rules through consistent approach
  • Better financial compliance management
  • Improved reporting on volume processed
  • Paperless process

Built-in workflow for financial postings 
maximizes your investment in SAP 

Paper documents, emails, and phone calls are holding you back. Handle the procedure of making financial postings in a way that simplifies your processes and supports compliance management.

Time-saving automation and workflow
offer greater visibility and improved reporting

It’s difficult to have clear visibility of the request workload and maintain financial compliance without automating the financial posting process. By using a standardized form and workflow for all financial posting requests, you gain a full view of the entire process – the requests in queue and the status of approval.

Here’s how it works

SAP Financial Posting Process Flow
SAP Financial Posting - Financial Posting Request

Financial posting request

  • A user in the organization wants to communicate a posting request to the finance area.
  • The user efficiently submits the request through a simple-to-use web application or
    SAP user interface.
  • All financial posting requests are collected through one entry point,
    facilitating compliancy.
SAP Financial Posting - Approval Workflow

Approval workflow

  • Request is sent into an automated workflow for approval, according to
    business requirements.
  • Requests may be directed to multiple recipients for additional information or corrections, ensuring accuracy without sacrificing speed.
  • Once approved by the designated individual(s), request proceeds to authorized financial service area for review and posting.
SAP Financial Posting - Process Visibility

Process visibility

  • Workflow provides a full overview of all requests, transactions, and processing status.
  • Clear audit trail of all change requests improves reporting ability and
    compliance management.
  • Departments benefit organization-wide from clear visibility into entire process.

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