Training on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for Accounting & Finance
Master Robotic Process Automation for finance with training in accounting automation, ERP integration, bot management, and financial controls.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This practical training is designed to equip finance and accounting professionals with the knowledge and skills required to leverage Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate repetitive financial processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance accuracy. The training covers RPA fundamentals, process identification, bot development concepts, financial workflow automation, ERP integration, compliance, governance, exception handling, and performance monitoring. Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to identify automation opportunities, streamline finance operations, reduce manual effort, and support digital transformation initiatives.
Who Should Attend:
- Finance managers
- Accountants and finance officers
- Financial controllers
- Internal auditors
- Finance operations professionals
- ERP and finance systems users
- Process improvement specialists
- Digital transformation professionals
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and capabilities of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
- Identify finance and accounting processes suitable for automation.
- Apply RPA concepts to improve financial operations.
- Strengthen compliance and internal controls through automation.
- Integrate RPA with ERP and financial systems.
- Monitor and optimize automated financial workflows.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Robotic Process Automation
- Fundamentals of RPA
- RPA architecture and components
- Benefits and business applications
- Case Study: RPA in finance transformation
Module 2: Finance Process Assessment for Automation
- Identifying automation opportunities
- Process mapping and documentation
- Business case development
- Practical: Automation readiness assessment
Module 3: Automating Core Accounting Processes
- Accounts payable automation
- Accounts receivable automation
- General ledger automation
- Practical: Designing automated accounting workflows
Module 4: Financial Reporting & Reconciliation Automation
- Automated reconciliations
- Financial reporting workflows
- Month-end and year-end close automation
- Practical: Automating reporting processes
Module 5: ERP Integration & Workflow Automation
- Integrating RPA with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics
- Workflow orchestration
- Data extraction and validation
- Case Study: ERP-driven automation
Module 6: Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance
- RPA governance frameworks
- Audit trails and compliance
- Risk management in automated environments
- Practical: Designing compliant automated controls
Module 7: Exception Handling & Bot Performance Management
- Managing automation exceptions
- Bot monitoring and maintenance
- Performance optimization
- Practical: Troubleshooting automated processes
Module 8: Advanced Automation Technologies
- Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
- AI and Machine Learning integration
- OCR technologies
- Case Study: Intelligent finance automation
Module 9: RPA Project Implementation
- Planning and managing RPA projects
- Change management
- User adoption strategies
- Practical: Developing an RPA implementation roadmap
Module 10: Scaling Automation Across Finance
- Enterprise automation strategy
- Measuring automation ROI
- Continuous improvement
- Practical: Developing a finance automation strategy
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Enhanced expertise in finance process automation using RPA.
- Improved skills in workflow optimization, compliance, and automation governance.
- Strengthened ability to identify and implement automation opportunities.
Organizational Impact
- Reduced manual processing and operational costs.
- Improved accuracy, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Faster finance processes and enhanced productivity.
- Accelerated digital transformation across finance functions.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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