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Description

It’s Time to Empower the Right People At MHC, we believe that business users know how to optimize the processes they support better than anyone else. Users don’t have time to wait for IT to respond to a ticket. Nor wait for a managed services consultant to “request more information” to understand the need before they even think about taking action. Business users know their operations better than anyone else and they need the agility to make changes quickly. From intelligent document capture to dynamically created content and configurable workflows, MHC solutions are designed to empower business users with the functionality to take action and accelerate progress.

Description

Zahara's cloud-based platform automates budget management and suppliers. It also allows for multi-level purchase approvals, delivery approvals, and invoice reconciliation and approvals. Zahara integrates seamlessly with the most popular accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online or Xero, to provide expanding SME's with real-time visibility and central control over their purchasing. Zahara can be used for controlling spend within an organization. We can take the initial request to purchase something and automate the approval and sending the PO to the Vendor. Deliveries can be received, invoices from vendors matched and processed before being exported to finance. Zahara increases control and speeds up processing.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Axis LMS No 
Exchequer No 
Infor CloudSuite Financials Yes 
MYOB AccountRight No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central No 
Opera 3 No 
Oracle CRM On Demand Yes 
Oracle E-Business Suite Yes 
Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials Yes 
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Yes 
QuickBooks Online No 
QuickBooks Online Advanced No 
Sage 200 No 
Sage 50 No 
Sage Intacct No 
Salesforce Yes 
Workday HCM Yes 
Xero No 
Zapier No 

Integrations

Axis LMS Yes 
Exchequer Yes 
Infor CloudSuite Financials No 
MYOB AccountRight Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Yes 
Opera 3 Yes 
Oracle CRM On Demand No 
Oracle E-Business Suite No 
Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials No 
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM No 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
QuickBooks Online Advanced Yes 
Sage 200 Yes 
Sage 50 Yes 
Sage Intacct Yes 
Salesforce No 
Workday HCM No 
Xero Yes 
Zapier Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

From £133.00/month
Save 17% when billed annually, Zahara has three levels, Teams (10 users), Business (18 users) and Enterprise (35 users). For unlimited please contact Zahara for pricing.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

MHC

Founded

1980

Country

United States

Website

www.mhcautomation.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zahara

Founded

2017

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.zaharasoftware.com

Product Features

Accounting

Accounts Payable Yes 
Accounts Receivable No 
Bank Reconciliation No 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
CPA Firms No 
Cash Management Yes 
Cryptocurrency Support No 
Expense Tracking No 
Fixed Asset Management No 
Fund Accounting No 
General Ledger No 
Government No 
Multi-Currency No 
Nonprofits No 
Payroll Management Yes 
Project Accounting Yes 
Purchase Orders Yes 
Tax Management Yes 

Accounts Payable

Approval Process Control Yes 
Bank Reconciliation Yes 
Cash Management Yes 
Check Writing Yes 
Duplicate Payment Alert Yes 
Fraud Detection Yes 
General Ledger Entry Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 

Document Management

Access Controls Yes 
Archiving & Retention Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
Document Archiving Yes 
Document Assembly Yes 
Document Capture Yes 
Document Conversion Yes 
Document Delivery Yes 
Document Indexing Yes 
Document Retention Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Email Management Yes 
File Recovery Yes 
File Type Conversion Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
Full Text Search Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
Optical Character Recognition Yes 
Print Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 

HR Employee File Management

Access Controls No 
Centralized Employee Files No 
Dashboard No 
Email Notifications No 
Paper & Digital No 
Regulatory Compliance No 
Retention Settings No 
Search No 
Sharing Spaces No 
Signature No 

Payroll

401(k) Tracking No 
Attendance Management No 
Benefits Management No 
Check Printing No 
Compensation Management No 
Deductions Management No 
Direct Deposit No 
Multi-Country No 
Multi-State No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Self Service Portal No 
Tax Compliance No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 
W-2 and 1099 Preparation No 
Wage Garnishment No 

Procurement

Asset Management No 
Auction Management No 
Bid Management No 
Budget Management No 
Catalog Management No 
Contract Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing No 
PunchOut No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Receiving No 
Requisitions & Approvals No 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management No 
Supplier Management No 

Product Features

Accounts Payable

Zahara streamlines the accounts payable process, managing everything from purchase orders to supplier payments, allowing AP teams to efficiently handle a larger volume of invoices while minimizing administrative tasks, follow-ups, and data re-entry. Invoices from suppliers are sent directly to Zahara's Invoice Inbox, where advanced AI technology identifies the supplier, extracts itemized details, and performs a three-way match with the corresponding purchase order and delivery receipt. Once matched, invoices are channeled through intricate approval workflows based on site, department, project, or entity, ultimately leading to payment runs that include multi-currency options through Currencies Direct. Since spending is authorized at the purchase order level, the invoices received are predictable, resulting in fewer inquiries and discrepancies. Each step of the process is documented with a complete audit trail, and seamless integrations with platforms like Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB eliminate the need for duplicate data entry. The implementation process is quick, taking only weeks rather than months, supported by a dedicated team based in the UK.

Approval Process Control Yes 
Bank Reconciliation No 
Cash Management No 
Check Writing No 
Duplicate Payment Alert Yes 
Fraud Detection Yes 
General Ledger Entry Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 

AP Automation

Zahara revolutionizes the accounts payable process from start to finish, initiating earlier than typical automation solutions at the point of purchase intent. It streamlines the approval of purchase requests against real-time budgets, converting them into purchase orders, ensuring that supplier invoices are anticipated when they arrive. Zahara's AI-enhanced Invoice Inbox meticulously scans each incoming invoice via email, determining the supplier, extracting detailed line-item information, and automating the three-way match with the purchase order and delivery receipt. Once matched, invoices are directed through intricate approval workflows tailored to site, department, project, or entity before they are included in payment cycles, which accommodate multi-currency transactions via Currencies Direct. This leads to a reduction in data entry, follow-ups, and handling of exceptions for accounts payable teams. Each process is meticulously documented for a complete audit trail, and Zahara seamlessly connects with Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is designed for efficiency, typically requiring only weeks rather than months.

Billing and Invoicing

Zahara takes care of the invoicing process from the supplier's perspective, managing the invoices that your business receives. Instead of generating bills for customers, Zahara enables finance teams to efficiently capture, verify, approve, and process incoming invoices without the need for manual data entry. Suppliers send their invoices directly to Zahara's Invoice Inbox, where intelligent algorithms recognize the supplier, extract detailed line-item information, and match each invoice to its corresponding purchase order and delivery receipt. The invoices are then directed for approval based on site, department, project, or entity, and once approved, they are included in payment cycles, accommodating multi-currency transactions through Currencies Direct. The financial impact can be monitored throughout the entire process, and each invoice includes a comprehensive audit trail. Zahara integrates seamlessly with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB, ensuring invoice data syncs effortlessly without any duplication of effort. The implementation process is streamlined to take just weeks rather than months, with dedicated support available from a UK-based team.

Billing Portal Yes 
Contact Database No 
Contingency Billing No 
Customer Portal No 
Customizable Invoices Yes 
Dunning Management No 
Hourly Billing No 
Invoice History Yes 
Mobile Payments No 
Multi-Currency Yes 
Online Invoicing No 
Online Payments Yes 
Payment Processing Yes 
Project Billing Yes 
Recurring/Subscription Billing No 
Service Ticket Billing No 
Tax Calculator No 

Finance

Zahara is an innovative platform designed for automating accounts payable, enabling finance departments to manage expenditures proactively prior to funds being allocated across various locations, teams, projects, and entities. Purchase requests are validated against real-time budgets, while both committed and pending expenditures are monitored instantly alongside GL codes. Utilizing advanced AI, the platform analyzes supplier invoices and performs a three-way match with purchase orders and delivery receipts before directing them for approval and inclusion in payment cycles, which accommodates multiple currencies via Currencies Direct. Each request, approval, invoice, and payment is meticulously documented, providing a complete audit trail. Seamless integrations with accounting software like Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB ensure that your accounting system remains the definitive source of truth, allowing you to enhance your financial processes without undergoing a comprehensive ERP overhaul. The implementation process is streamlined, taking only weeks rather than months, with dedicated support based in the UK.

Procurement

Zahara serves as a procure-to-pay solution designed for organizations seeking procurement oversight without the intricacies and expenses associated with large enterprise software. The platform features approved product catalogs, empowering you to dictate purchasing options and supplier choices, thereby directing expenditure towards preferred vendors across various locations, teams, projects, and entities. Each purchase request adheres to a uniform multi-step approval process and real-time budget validation, ensuring that policies are consistently enforced, no matter how dispersed your purchasing teams may be. Purchase orders are sent directly to suppliers, with invoices automatically matched against the order and delivery confirmation prior to approval and payment. Committed spending is monitored in real-time against general ledger codes, providing a thorough audit trail for every request, approval, invoice, and payment. Zahara seamlessly integrates with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is guided and efficient, typically taking weeks instead of months, backed by support based in the UK.

Asset Management No 
Auction Management No 
Bid Management No 
Budget Management Yes 
Catalog Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut No 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Receiving Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

Purchasing

Zahara is an innovative platform designed for managing purchases and purchase orders, ensuring that financial oversight is maintained before any funds are allocated, applicable across all locations, teams, projects, and entities. Employees can swiftly submit purchase requests using pre-approved product catalogs, allowing for control over what items can be purchased and from which vendors. These requests undergo a multi-tiered approval process with real-time budget insights, enabling approvers to understand the effects on departmental and project finances prior to giving their approval. Once a purchase order is sanctioned, it is sent directly to the supplier, and upon receipt of goods, transactions are logged within Zahara. This means that when invoices arrive, they are seamlessly matched with the corresponding order and receipt. The system tracks both committed and pending expenditures in real-time against general ledger codes, complete with a comprehensive audit trail for every request and approval action. Zahara is compatible with various accounting software, including Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks Online, and MYOB. The implementation process is streamlined and typically takes only weeks, supported by a dedicated team based in the UK.

Catalog Management Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Contract Management Yes 
Inventory Management No 
Invoice Processing Yes 
PunchOut No 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Requisitions & Approvals Yes 
Sourcing Management No 
Spend Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 

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