Case: Human control after AI automation

At Finquesto, automation plays an important role in the daily accounting process.

Invoices are processed automatically and Exact Online uses AI to generate booking proposals and matching suggestions.

But even in a highly automated environment, professional control remains essential.

That is where Asfaw Melkamu adds real value.

How the human control layer works in practice

Invoices arrive digitally and are first processed by the AI engine in Exact Online.

The system proposes the accounting entry.

Asfaw then steps in as the human control layer:

• He reviews every AI-generated booking proposal
• Validates whether the coding is correct
• Corrects exceptions when needed
• And only then finalises the booking

The same applies to bank reconciliations.

Exact Online proposes matches automatically, but Asfaw verifies each suggestion before confirming it.

When invoices are missing or information is incomplete, Asfaw takes ownership of the issue by contacting clients directly to resolve discrepancies and ensure that the records remain complete and accurate.

This ensures that automation speeds up the process without compromising accuracy or control.

More than checking: strengthening the system

Asfaw’s role goes beyond validation. By consistently reviewing and correcting AI outputs, he actively improves the system over time.

The AI learns from every confirmed or corrected booking, making future proposals more accurate.

In addition, Asfaw:

• Performs regular master data checks
• Reviews whether new assets need to be capitalised
• Supports the preparation of management reports
• Maintains direct contact with clients when clarification is needed

The result

Finquesto benefits from:

• Faster processing through automation
• Higher data quality through human review
• Stronger compliance through professional oversight
• And a scalable model that combines technology with responsibility

This case shows exactly why the human control layer remains essential in modern accounting.

AI accelerates the work.People safeguard the outcome.