Computerised financial management systems can be used to automate the complex tasks associated with managing the finances of an an election management body (EMB). Such systems can be used for:

• Preparing and calculating estimates of likely income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
• Preparing and monitoring budgets
• Monitoring and controlling expenditure
• Keeping track of invoices and payments, and automating the process of bill paying
• Generating financial reports
• Facilitating auditing of the financial processes