Streamlining Purchases to Payables: SOP Development

Open Opened on October 6, 2025
Main contact
Riipen
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
VP Finance
Project
80 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Accounting Operations
Skills
invoicing process optimization standard operating procedure process analysis financial regulations accounts payable accounting operations
Details

The goal of this project is to develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Riipen's accounting process, specifically focusing on the Purchases to Payables transactions. This project aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations by providing clear guidelines for handling purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment approvals. By standardizing these procedures, Riipen seeks to minimize errors, reduce processing time, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The project will involve analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and drafting detailed SOPs that can be easily followed by the accounting team. This initiative will enable learners to apply their knowledge of accounting principles and process optimization in a real-world setting, fostering a deeper understanding of financial operations within a corporate environment.



- Analyze existing Purchases to Payables processes and systems


- Draft detailed SOPs for current process


- Identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.


- Provide recommendations for improvements.


Deliverables

The deliverables for this project include a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Purchases to Payables process at Riipen. These SOPs should be clearly documented and include step-by-step instructions for each stage of the process, from purchase order creation to payment approval. Additionally, a report summarizing the analysis of current processes and recommendations for improvement should be provided. The final deliverables will also include a presentation to Riipen's accounting team, outlining the new procedures and offering guidance on implementation and training.



- Comprehensive SOPs for Purchases to Payables transactions.


- Report on process analysis and improvement recommendations.


- Presentation for Riipen's accounting team findings

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
51 - 200 employees
Education
Representation
Social Enterprise

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