Abakus Consolidated Billing
An integrated on-line system controlling the billing functions of a local authority ABAKUS Consolidated Billing is a fully integrated municipal software suite of programs which utilise C-ISAM files for efficient storage and retrieval of all information. ABAKUS can exchange data with popular spreadsheets and word processors, and data can be exported, permitting interfaces with other hardware and software that comply with open-systems standards.
Running on Unix, ABAKUS is a packaged solution which easily meets the requirements of every user.
ABAKUS Consolidated Billing incorporates the following modules:
| PROPERTY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Valuations Zoning / usage Housing purchased / rented Billing different cycles |
DEBTOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Natural persons/organisations Names and addresses Titles Deposits Settlement selections Arrangements Handed overs |
| SERVICES AND FINANCIAL CONTROL Metered services – water, electricity Non-metered services – refuse, sewerage Tariff-structure maintenance Rules and parameters Sundry charges Basic charges |
TRANSACTION MOVEMENT CONTROL Meter Readings Receipting Assessment rates calculations Adjustments Interest calculations |
| CYCLIC PROCESSING CONTROL Transaction updates Billing Debtor statements Group account schedules Credit control Notices Disconnection Handovers Finalisation of accounts |
BALANCING AND RECONCILIATION MANAGEMENT Financial movements report Billing Receipts Adjustments Interest Management summaries Daily Month-to-date Monthly |
| STATISTICAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION History of movements Billing Readings Receipts Adjustments Valuations Statistics Gazette requirements |
SECURITY Password protected User level Supervisor level Audit trails |
ABAKUS consolidated billing offers the following features:
- User-defined tariffs and structures
- User-defined rules and parameters
- Automatic or special allocation of payments
- Combined or cyclical (group) billing
- User-defined codes and descriptions
- Comprehensive exception reporting
- Comprehensive on-line enquiries and updating
- Statement produced in consumer’s language
ABAKUS Consolidated Billing easily integrates with Fujitsu's other local government solutions as well as Pick ‘n Pay and ACB payments.
