Accenture helps AXA optimize its finance function in Europe

Accenture (ACN) is helping AXA, one of the world’s leading insurers, streamline its finance function across its European operations. The program has been implemented in France, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the UK, and is expected to be implemented in Germany and Switzerland by early 2013 and in Belgium by early 2014. Under the multi-year technology and management consulting agreement, which began in 2009, Accenture is helping AXA develop and implement a common finance and reporting information technology system based on SAP® solutions. Accenture is also providing management consulting services that help AXA design and implement centralized finance and accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.