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Seamless Trade Alignment Through ETRM Automation And Scalable Configuration

Enabling 98% Accrual Posting Accuracy through Unified Hedge and MtM Processing

Operational Challenge

A leading Canada-based energy trading organization sought to improve the efficiency and consistency of hedge and mark-to-market (MtM) accrual processing across its physical and financial commodity portfolios in Allegro. While financial accruals were managed within the platform, physical trade accruals relied on separate accounting processes, creating fragmented workflows and additional reconciliation effort.


As transaction volumes grew, the organization required a more standardized, auditable approach to accrual management. To address these requirements, Value Creed implemented a unified accrual automation framework within Allegro, streamlining processing across trade types while improving financial controls, operational efficiency, and reporting consistency.

Operational-Challenge

KEY RESULTS

75%

Faster Accrual Processing

Streamlined accrual generation reduced processing time and accelerated financial close.

98%

Accrual Posting Accuracy

Unified accounting logic improved accuracy and reduced reconciliation discrepancies.

90%

Faster Issue Resolution

Automated validation workflows accelerated data mismatch identification and resolution.

100%

Financial Reporting Consistency

Standardized accrual processing ensured timely completion of hedge accounting activities.

A Strategic Approach to Project Success

Value Creed’s approach focused on evaluating the client’s ETRM landscape and operational constraints before defining the optimal transformation path. This structured methodology enabled the client to modernize hedge and MtM accrual management by replacing fragmented accounting activities with a standardized framework. By leveraging Allegro’s capabilities alongside targeted automation and accounting expertise, the solution established a more efficient, auditable, and scalable process for financial reporting.

Implementation Services

Hedge Accounting Workflow Enablement

Configured automated accrual workflows within Allegro to support consistent processing of both physical and financial commodity trades. Embedded accounting rules reduced reliance on manual calculations and disconnected procedures.

Custom Accrual Calculation Framework

We developed a dedicated backend calculation framework capable of processing complex valuation inputs and generating accurate hedge and MtM accruals across multiple trade types.

Dynamic Parameter Management

Value Creed automated the configuration of event dates, settlement structures, and hedge designations to improve setup consistency and reduce administrative effort across accounting processes.

Validation & Exception Monitoring

Integrated automated validation routines and exception monitoring capabilities directly into the accrual workflow to improve data quality, strengthen controls, enhance visibility and accelerate discrepancy resolution.

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Modernized Accrual Architecture

Value Creed replaced spreadsheet-driven processes with an integrated accrual framework aligned to the upgraded environment, improving process consistency and reducing operational risk.

Scalable Validation & Readiness Testing

Comprehensive testing was performed across accrual calculations, accounting outputs, and reporting results to ensure reliable performance across physical and financial commodity portfolios.

Transition & Adoption Support

Value Creed provided deployment guidance, user validation support, and process enablement activities to help teams transition smoothly to the new automated framework.

Business Process Design & Optimization

Standardized Accrual Processing

Redesigned accrual workflows to establish a common accounting methodology across physical and financial trades, improving consistency while reducing reconciliation complexity during month-end close activities.

Automated Close Cycle Execution

Value Creed eliminated spreadsheet-based adjustments and repetitive accounting activities through workflow automation, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort across financial close processes.

Real-Time Financial Visibility

Allegro was configured to provide centralized visibility into accrual and MtM values, enabling stronger financial governance, improved audit readiness, and more informed decision-making.

Value Creed Services Mobilized

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Implementation

The implementation services offered by Value Creed will help you in designing and set up your system’s workflows according to your business operations. In addition, we execute a change management & training program to assist your team in effectively maintaining system configurations as well as test the newly implemented CTRM application in accordance with the key requirements. 

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Upgrade Services

Our team is made up of industry-leading CTRM experts who help you model new business requirements to ensure a future-proof setup. Our commitment to CTRM technology is reflected in our upgrade services, which empower you to customize and enhance performance. Our primary focus is to optimize functionality across the board, aligning with market demands through a holistic solution.

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Business Process Optimization

Partnering with Value Creed to perform your business process design and optimization tasks gives you a structured approach to current state performance and future state competitive advantage. Tailoring operational flow to your niche will continue to deliver efficiency and profitability dividends over the long term.

Key Takeaways

By standardizing hedge and MtM accrual processing across physical and financial trades, Value Creed resolved long-standing inefficiencies associated with manual calculations, disconnected workflows, and limited audit visibility. The automated framework improved accounting consistency, strengthened financial controls, and reduced the operational burden of month-end close activities. The result is a streamlined financial reporting process that supports compliance, operational efficiency, and future business expansion.

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