Automating financial reporting: GenAI for faster, smarter month-end close – Workshop 2026

This two-day training explores how Generative AI can transform month-end financial reporting by improving speed, accuracy and efficiency. Participants will learn to identify automation opportunities, apply GenAI tools for report generation and design secure, compliant workflows for smarter financial close processes. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, the program equips finance professionals with practical strategies to modernize reporting and drive value.

Key topics covered:

Day 1: Understanding and Applying GenAI in Financial Reporting

The future of financial reporting - Why GenAI matters

Mapping your current month-end process

Data foundations for GenAI

Hands-on practice - Using GenAI tools for report drafting

Day 2: Automating and optimising the month-end close

AI in control - Risk, compliance and ethics

Designing the automated close framework

Evaluating automation outcomes

Action plan and presentation

Presenter:

David Meow Li Hwa

David Meow has extensive experience in training and consultancy in areas related to financial reporting, finance, and financial risk management. He has conducted training and provided consultancy in seven countries across the region. He has delivered advisory services and training programmes for government-related regulatory bodies, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Securities Commission, Jabatan Perdana Menteri (ILKAP), Khazanah Berhad, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) of Singapore, as well as for financial institutions and corporations. In addition, he has trained financial institutions and corporations in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.