Sage Intacct launches cloud finance software for mid-sized businesses in the UAE

Less manual work, more financial control and a platform that can grow with any business’s needs.

Sage, a provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, has launched Sage Intacct in the United Arab Emirates, covering Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai. The platform provides real-time financial visibility, automation, and data analytics for mid-sized businesses.

Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management and accounting platform for organizations that need to streamline and automate finance operations. It provides capabilities including multi-entity consolidation, real-time dashboards and reporting, and automated workflows for accounting functions such as orders, purchasing, and cash management. The platform supports global operations with multi-currency, multi-entity structures and integrations with other business systems via open APIs.

Features of Sage Intacct include:

• Decision support: Dashboards and reporting provide finance teams and business leaders with real-time visibility into financials.
• Financial operations: The platform automates spreadsheet tasks and manual data entry.
• Scalability: Organizations can add functionality as needed.
• Automation: The system uses machine learning to automate processes including outlier detection and bank reconciliation rules.
• Integration: The platform integrates with other applications using open architecture and APIs.
• Partner ecosystem: Customers can access partners that deliver pre-integrated solutions through the Sage Intacct Marketplace.
• Multi-entity capabilities: The platform provides consolidated reporting for businesses operating multiple entities.

Jordaan Burger, Managing Director for Sage AME, said: "At Sage, our customers always come first. Everything we do, from pioneering intelligent automation to delivering powerful insights, is designed to help them save time, reduce risk, and unlock new opportunities for growth. We are committed to innovation that doesn't just simulate human thought but learns and adapts to deliver lasting value. By putting customers at the centre, we empower finance leaders to operate with greater confidence, make smarter and faster decisions, and move their businesses forward with agility."

Andrew Beck, Managing Director of Wild Eye, said: "Sage Intacct is a powerful tool for any business looking to become more strategic, sustainable, and ultimately more profitable. We now have the tools and insights to plan ahead, act faster, and make better decisions."

Sage provides cloud financial management software that includes real-time reporting, predictive analytics, and automation capabilities. The platform supports businesses in scaling operations and adapting to changes in the digital economy.

Sage's automation tools have reduced processing time and manual work hours for SMBs. The company has a development roadmap for additional AI features. Sage plans to expand technology offerings to customers in Africa and the Middle East.

Gerhard Hartman, Vice President for Medium Business at Sage Africa & Middle East, said: "The acceleration of digital transformation across the Middle East is fuelling demand for modern, cloud-based solutions. As organisations move beyond manual processes and legacy systems, they require intelligent financial platforms that not only automate and streamline but also drive innovation."

Following launches in selected SADC states from 2022 to 2024, Sage Intacct will be distributed in the UAE through certified business partners offering expertise in specific vertical markets.

Sage Intacct's African footprint includes Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe.