Fast close project

As part of the integration of a payment player into a competitor group, it was imperative to align financial closing practices in order to meet the group's reporting requirements for the annual closing. This involved harmonizing reporting formats and adjusting closing schedules. The main objective was to significantly reduce closing times, while guaranteeing the reliability and quality of the financial data transmitted. The mission also aimed to establish a dynamic of continuous improvement to avoid the recurrence of errors at future closings.

The approach began with a detailed mapping of existing closing processes in the various entities of the integrated company, followed by the identification of gaps with the standards of the absorbing group. An action plan was defined, including systematic documentation of each stage of the integration process and the implementation of a post-closing review process. This structured process made it possible to analyze the errors made during each consolidation period and to formalize the corrective actions to be implemented. Support was provided to local teams to ensure that they understood and appropriated the new tools and schedules, while regular checkpoints were set up to measure progress.