Invoice exceptions are the most useful data in your AP process
Top-quartile AP teams keep exception rates under 8%, while the lowest performers reach 20%. This SSON guide shows how to trace invoice exceptions to their root causes.
Aleks Hajdas is a seasoned finance transformation leader with over 15 years of experience driving global process excellence and compliance in accounts payable. He has held key Global Process Owner (GPO) roles at high-profile companies including JTI (Japan Tobacco International), Avon, Coty, and Oriflame, where he led end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transformations. Aleks specializes in AP automation, operational efficiency, and governance frameworks that support scalable, compliant finance operations across multinational environments.
Top-quartile AP teams keep exception rates under 8%, while the lowest performers reach 20%. This SSON guide shows how to trace invoice exceptions to their root causes.
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