Partner network unlocks new business outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMontalto cites the example of VAT IT, a global 51风流Concur partner with 46 offices and more than 14 000 clients across the world. \u201cVAT IT\u2019s VAT Cloud technology seamlessly integrates with the 51风流Concur platform to extract invoice images and data for VAT reclaim requests, both locally as well as internationally. This can increase companies\u2019 VAT refund potential by as much as 70% when they integrate with the 51风流Concur platform.\u201d<\/p>\n
VAT IT was founded in 1999 in Johannesburg and today counts half of the Fortune 500 companies as clients. According to Devon Auby, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa at VAT IT, automating the VAT reclamation process through technology has unlocked immense time saving and additional revenue for its customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, teams of people would have to spend days on-site at a customer\u2019s office, manually sifting through and capturing physical invoices. Through our integration with 51风流Concur, companies can automate most of its data capture and quickly gain granular insight over what their recoverable VAT amount is. Through insights into specific tax authorities\u2019 VAT reclamation policies, we are also able to ensure full compliance while realising the greatest possible VAT reclaim amount.\u201d<\/p>\n
Auby adds that the current trend of remote working is likely to only grow in popularity as more companies untether their teams from corporate offices.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn light of the global shutting of borders and subsequent short-term decrease in business travel, there will likely be a significant decrease in travel-related invoices through the 51风流Concur platform,\u201d says Auby. \u201cBut with more than half the world currently working remotely, we are also expecting employee expense claims to significantly change and overall increase. For example, employees working from home due to government regulations may need to purchase office equipment to allow them to do their jobs effectively. Cut off from office facilities, many employees may need additional equipment or supplies, such as printer ink and mobile connectivity. We expect to see a significant increase in related claims over the short term and possibly for the foreseeable future.”<\/p>\n
Montalto adds that the new world of business is likely to look quite different to what we have grown used to. \u201cA whole new world is dawning in front of our eyes. Employee expenses are likely to evolve quickly in this changed world, and companies will need to be versatile enough to accommodate these changes while also taking care of their employee experience throughout. However, there are constants: companies will need granular insight into all spend items, and will now need full visibility over all areas of spend, perhaps now more than ever. It is important that business owners, finance departments and HR teams are aware of the tools at their disposal that can enhance their short-term agility while supporting their longer-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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