What is included in Finance Back-Office support?
Finance Back-Office support can combine recurring transaction processing, accounts payable and receivable administration, bookkeeping support, reconciliations, period-close preparation, finance reporting support and related workflow administration. The exact mix is confirmed during scoping rather than assumed to be included in every engagement.
Is Finance Back-Office the same as hiring an accountant?
No. This solution is designed around operational finance execution and support. It can prepare records, schedules, reconciliations and reporting inputs, but regulated professional advice, statutory sign-off, audit opinions and customer-reserved approvals remain outside scope unless explicitly agreed with an appropriately qualified provider.
Can we outsource only one finance workstream?
Yes. A scope can focus on one workstream such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations or close support, or combine multiple workstreams when they need to operate as one finance process.
Do you take over payment approvals or bank signing authority?
Not by default. Payment preparation and workflow administration may be included, while final payment approval, bank signing authority and other customer-reserved financial decisions should stay with authorised customer personnel unless a separately documented arrangement states otherwise.
How do you handle month-end close support?
A close-support scope can use an agreed close calendar, recurring checklist, reconciliation schedule, journal or accrual preparation inputs, exception tracking and reporting handoffs. Customer review and final accounting approval remain part of the agreed responsibility model.
What information do you need to start?
Typical inputs include the chart of accounts, process documents, transaction sources, prior reconciliations, invoice and billing rules, approval matrix, reporting requirements, close calendar, system access and named customer contacts for approvals and exceptions.
Which accounting or ERP systems can the solution work with?
The operating model is designed around the systems and access methods approved for the engagement. During scoping, Rudrriv will confirm whether the required accounting platform, ERP, bank portal, shared inbox, spreadsheet or document repository can be supported without claiming a platform partnership or certification.
How is Finance Back-Office priced?
Finance Back-Office is quoted to scope. Depending on the workload, a commercial model may be recurring managed support, volume-based processing, dedicated or shared capacity, a project-based cleanup or transition, or a hybrid model.
What affects the quote?
Key drivers can include transaction volumes, number of entities or currencies, backlog condition, process complexity, required coverage, number of systems, approval steps, reporting depth, close cadence, data quality and the amount of exception handling or review required.
How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding is scope-dependent. Timing is influenced by process documentation, access approvals, data condition, backlog volume, control mapping, stakeholder availability and whether the work is a single process, a phased transition or a broader recurring finance operation.
Can you support a backlog or cleanup project before recurring operations begin?
A separate project or transition phase can be considered where records, reconciliations or process documentation need to be brought to an agreed starting point before recurring work begins. The required scope is confirmed after reviewing the available information.
How are exceptions and unclear transactions handled?
Exceptions should be recorded rather than silently forced through. The operating model can maintain an exception queue with reason, owner, supporting evidence and escalation path so the customer can resolve items that require policy, commercial or accounting judgement.
How is quality reviewed?
Quality can be built around defined procedures, required evidence, review points, reconciliation checks, exception logs and agreed handoff criteria. The precise maker-checker or review model depends on the risk and complexity of the scoped activities.
Can you help with finance reporting?
Reporting support can include preparation of recurring management-report inputs, ageing summaries, reconciliation status, transaction summaries and agreed operational finance packs. Interpretation, forecasts, external reporting and executive finance decisions require separate scope where relevant.
What is not included by default?
Unless specifically agreed, the solution should not be assumed to include statutory audit, audit opinion, tax or legal advice, regulated filings, CFO or controller sign-off, bank authority, final payment approval, investment decisions or other activities requiring customer or licensed-professional judgement.
What happens after I submit an enquiry?
Rudrriv will review the requirement, clarify the finance processes and operating boundaries, identify the systems and inputs involved, discuss cadence and workload drivers, and then recommend an engagement structure and custom quote for the agreed scope.