The 9th Congress of Administrative and Financial Directors, organized on October 5 by the accounting firm, consulting and audit services HDM Réunion Mayotte, brought together an audience of experts, finance professionals and business leaders to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in all areas of business.
The DAF Congress is traditionally an opportunity to take stock of social obligations, tax and legal requirements that companies must comply with. Of course, it was also this year. But the theme “DAF and AI : from fiction to reality” predominated, as the expected upheavals in professional practices and habits will change administrative and financial management in the coming years. “Leaders are aware that evolution is inevitable. We asked AI experts to come and present the issues and tools available today so that Reunion companies can integrate and anticipate these changes.", explains Alice Pagneux, partner at HDM. “By 2025, so tomorrow, 25% of our working time will be replaced by AI, said Shanti Meralli-Ballou, founder of A(I)ssociate, one of the experts requested. This will inevitably have repercussions on our productivity, on the organization of our work and on the profitability of our companies. »
An overview of AI issues
Among the aspects covered, the impact of AI on the quality and living conditions at work with the presence of Jean-Noël Amato, mission manager, work psychologist, ergonomist at Aract Réunion. But it was above all data security and cybersecurity which were at the heart of the debates. “From manager to administrative assistant, all are attackable. It is essential to protect yourself from dangers, to implement solutions, to constantly train and remain vigilant in blocking all flaws”, explains Damien Dargent, consultant for MDSI. This day was an opportunity for sharing experiences between participants.. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness among businesses of the very imminent arrival of electronic invoices..
