The challenges
Ackermans & van Haaren had an accounting system with a fully paper-based workflow, leaving no digital trace, which made the process very time-consuming.
The need
A financial ERP software that can digitize a massive paper flow of accounting documents and that has sufficient reporting capabilities to comply with ESG regulations.
The solution
Through Adfinity, Ackermans & van Haaren's entire accounting is digitally accessible with a single click, while customized data reporting is automated to fit the company's needs.
Digital Revolution
"Before we started using Adfinity, everything was still paper-based", says Bart Bressinck, Accountant at Ackermans & van Haaren. "There was literally no digital trace whatsoever."
The implementation of Adfinity triggered a digital revolution within the company’s accounting processes—and it was no small change. "Today, everything is digital, from invoice management to approval processes—an enormous gain in efficiency", Bart adds.
Smart, Tailor-Made Approval Processes
For medium and large enterprises like Ackermans & van Haaren, Adfinity offers several key advantages. “With a single click, all supplier documents—such as invoices or bank statements—are instantly available. In addition, the extensive reporting capabilities are a major plus", says Lennert Gommers, Business Consultant at Easi.
But the real gamechanger is the tailor-made approval module. "The system is clear, user-friendly, and fully automated. Thanks to this module, we could effortlessly absorb a colleague’s absence without disrupting our processes", states Bart from Ackermans & van Haaren.
"We are looking forward to the new Excel add-in, which will provide us with even more data reporting options regarding ESG regulations."
Looking Ahead
Increasingly strict European ESG regulations are also demanding more advanced reporting capabilities from companies. Easi is closely following this evolution and regularly updates Adfinity to support this need. This aligns seamlessly with Ackermans & van Haaren’s vision. “We want to further automate reporting in Adfinity and are looking forward to the new Excel add-in. It will make gathering and analyzing data even easier", says Bart.
Humanized Technology
At Easi, everything revolves around ‘humanized technology’: smart software with a personal touch. And Ackermans & van Haaren clearly feels that. “The helpdesk support is a major advantage of working with Easi", Bart continues. “You get immediate assistance and they always have the right answers. The relationship with their consultants is also excellent. They ask the right questions and come up with the right solutions that fit our specific environment", Bart concludes.
Facts & Figures
- Ackermans & van Haaren was founded in 1876 and has its headquarters in Antwerp and a branch office in Brussels.
- The investment company achieved a net profit of 460 million euros for the full year 2024.
- Through its share in participations, the AvH group represented a turnover of 7.6 billion euros in 2024 and employs 23,384 people.
- Ackermans & van Haaren is listed on Euronext Brussels and is included in the BEL20 index, the BEL ESG index, and the European DJ Stoxx 600.
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