| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 - 18 November 2026 | Durban, KZN | 5 Days |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Accounts Payable (AP) by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing accuracy, and enabling finance teams to make smarter, faster decisions. From intelligent invoice capture and 3-way matching to fraud detection and predictive cash flow analytics, AI is transforming AP into a strategic value driver.
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accounts Payable practical, hands-on masterclass is designed to take AP and Finance professionals on a journey from foundational AI concepts to real-world implementation. Using live demonstrations, real datasets, and low-code tools that integrate with common ERP systems, participants will gain the skills, artefacts, and strategies to embed AI in their AP processes for measurable impact.
By the end of this Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accounts Payable programme, you will be able to:
Demystify AI/ML: Clearly explain AI and machine learning concepts, with concrete examples in AP.
Transform Invoice Processing: Deploy AI for automated invoice capture, coding, matching, and exception handling.
Build Smart Dashboards: Design and develop AP dashboards with advanced KPIs, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
Combat Fraud and Error: Detect duplicates, identify ghost vendors, and spot suspicious transactions using both rules and machine learning.
Optimise Working Capital: Leverage AI to enhance budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and payment scheduling.
Strengthen Risk Controls: Design AP fraud scenarios and implement continuous control monitoring with AI.
Integrate Seamlessly: Connect low-code AI/RPA solutions to leading ERP and colPracticaloration platforms.
Lead Ethically: Address ethical, transparency, bias, and data privacy issues (POPIA/GDPR) in financial AI applications.
Champion Change: Drive transformation by building the skills, roles, and operating models needed for an AI-enabled AP Centre of Excellence.
Deliver Results: Produce a 90-day AP AI roadmap and business case tailored to your organisation.
Accounts Payable Managers, Team Leaders, and Practitioners
Finance Executives (CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers)
Accountants & Management Accountants
Auditors, Compliance, and Internal Control Officers
Financial and Business Analysts
Risk Managers and Fraud Prevention Specialists
IT & Digital Transformation Professionals supporting Finance
Shared Services & BPO Team Leads
Procurement, Vendor Master & Supply Chain Stakeholders
Consultants and Advisors in Financial Process Automation
Applied AI & ML for Finance
Data Preparation & Interpretation
Automated Bookkeeping & Real-Time Reporting
Fraud & Anomaly Detection
Predictive Cash Flow & Payment Analytics
Risk & Control Automation
KPI Design & Visualisation (Power BI/Excel)
ERP & RPA Integration
Financial Data Privacy & Governance
Vendor Experience & Self-Service
Strategic Planning for AI in Finance
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Day 1: Foundations – AI for AP & Data Readiness
Morning
AP value chain overview: invoice to payment & reporting
Key AI/ML concepts for finance: supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, OCR, anomaly detection
Data governance essentials: POPIA/GDPR, data minimisation, retention, auditability
Data quality in AP: vendor master, chart of accounts, PO policy, receipt integrity
Afternoon (Practical)
Practical: Clean AP datasets in Power Query; build baseline AP KPI model in Power BI
Case Study: AP transformation—shared services before & after
Outcomes: Data quality checklist, foundational dashboard scaffold
Day 2: Intelligent Invoice Processing & 3-Way Match
Morning
Document AI & OCR for invoice data extraction (VAT, line items, confidence scoring)
AI-powered coding & approvals; exception workflows
Strategies for duplicate detection: rules vs. machine learning, vendor & IBAN validation
Afternoon (Practical)
Practical: Duplicate/exception detection with Excel & Power BI
Demo: Build a low-code AP workflow (Power Automate/UiPath)
Template: AP exception management playbook & SLAs
Outcomes: Automation blueprint for AP intake, validation, and routing
Day 3: Analytics, Forecasting & Working Capital
Morning
Designing effective AP KPIs: exception rate, 3-way match cycle, touchless processing
Predictive analytics: cash flow, payment scheduling, dynamic discounting
Supplier performance & terms optimisation
Afternoon (Practical)
Practical: AP aging & cash flow forecast dashboard (Power BI)
What-if analysis: impact of discount policies & term changes
Case Study: Real-world working capital improvement
Outcomes: Analytics for treasury/supplier negotiations
Day 4: AI-Driven Risk Management & Fraud Controls
Morning
Common fraud schemes: shell vendors, split invoices, control overrides
Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM): real-time alerts & ML signals
Model risk: explainability, managing false positives/negatives, audit trail
Afternoon (Practical)
Practical: Build risk scoring & control dashboards (Power BI)
Design practical fraud response workflows
Outcomes: Actionable CCM, stronger fraud detection, audit readiness
Day 5: Implementation, People, & the AP AI Roadmap
Morning
Evaluating & selecting AP/AI tools; integration strategies with ERP & e-invoicing
Building an AP Centre of Excellence: new roles & skills for AI in AP
Change management: upskilling, communication, handling resistance
Measuring benefits: ROI tracking, in-house vs. outsourcing decisions
Afternoon (Practical exercise Project)
Practical: Assemble an end-to-end AP AI mini-solution
Present your 90-day implementation roadmap & business case
Individual feedback & personal action planning
Outcomes: Executive-ready collateral, clear path for AI-enabled AP
Join Prospen Africa’s leading-edge masterclass and equip your AP team to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value—powered by artificial intelligence.
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Very interesting and interactive programme which is needed in the financial industry.
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