MMMusa MaharajVerified
Warehouse Manager
Accounting
South AfricaStellenboschSole trader
South AfricaStellenboschSole trader412 verified reviews
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MMMusa MaharajVerified
Warehouse Manager
South AfricaStellenboschSole traderI run the books for three related companies and this is the first system that has kept up. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.
What works
Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. Our accountant has their own login at no extra cost. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper.
What does not
The interface has not aged well.
BHBuhle HendricksVerified
Owner
South AfricaPietermaritzburg51 to 200 employeesAfter two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.
What works
The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work. The audit trail has answered every query our auditors raised.
What does not
Support response times slow noticeably at month end.
HPHlengiwe PetersenVerified
Chief Executive Officer
South AfricaStellenbosch2 to 10 employeesI run the books for three related companies and this is the first system that has kept up. Free accountant login on every plan. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.
What works
The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work. The audit trail has answered every query our auditors raised.
What does not
The interface has not aged well.
RBRebecca Buthelezi
Group Financial Manager
South AfricaJohannesburg51 to 200 employeesAfter two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. Free accountant login on every plan. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.
What works
Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. Multi currency handling is genuinely correct on unrealised gains. Bank feeds match transactions accurately and the rules learn quickly.
What does not
Support response times slow noticeably at month end.
NZNonhlanhla Zulu
Financial Manager
ZambiaZambia2 to 10 employeesOur practice put four clients on this before we moved our own business across. Free accountant login on every plan. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.
What works
Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work. Our accountant has their own login at no extra cost.
What does not
Inventory is too basic for a stock heavy business.
SBSuresh BennettVerified
Accountant
South AfricaPietermaritzburgSole traderWe chose this on price and mostly that decision has held up. Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. Beyond that it is more ordinary than the marketing suggests. It sits squarely in the middle for us, useful but not something I would champion. Fine for our needs. Test it properly against your own requirements.
What works
The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. The mobile app is useful for approving payments.
What does not
The report customisation is limited. Bank feeds drop and need reauthorising more often than they should.
JMJaco Mudau
Supply Chain Manager
South AfricaPaarl11 to 50 employeesWe moved across from a desktop package eighteen months ago and I would not go back. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.
What works
VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work. Month end close has dropped from six days to two.
What does not
Reporting beyond the standard pack still ends up in a spreadsheet.
JHJames HendricksVerified
Procurement Manager
South AfricaVereenigingSole traderIt has been fine, with a couple of persistent irritations. The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. Beyond that it is more ordinary than the marketing suggests. It sits squarely in the middle for us, useful but not something I would champion. Fine for our needs. Test it properly against your own requirements.
What works
Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. The core ledger is reliable.
What does not
Bank feeds drop and need reauthorising more often than they should. The report customisation is limited.
YSYashika SinghVerified
Production Manager
South AfricaRandburg51 to 200 employeesOur practice put four clients on this before we moved our own business across. Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.
What works
VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. Multi currency handling is genuinely correct on unrealised gains. The audit trail has answered every query our auditors raised.
What does not
Support response times slow noticeably at month end.
CRCharmaine RamavhoyaVerified
Operations Manager
NigeriaNigeria201 to 500 employeesAfter two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.
What works
Free accountant login on every plan. Bank feeds match transactions accurately and the rules learn quickly. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper.
What does not
Reporting beyond the standard pack still ends up in a spreadsheet.