Powering Multi-Entity Renewable Energy Operations with Microsoft Business Central

Levanta Renewables is a utility-scale and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP). Operating across Southeast Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, they are focused on accelerating the region's energy transition and contributing to national net zero goals.

Levanta Renewables delivers clean energy through the development and operation of both solar and wind power projects across Southeast Asia. They manage every stage of the project lifecycle with strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and reliable delivery across different markets.

Key business activities include:
• Developing utility-scale solar and wind power projects
• Running feasibility studies and environmental and social assessments
• Overseeing procurement, construction, and project delivery
• Securing and managing long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Handling cross-border project financing and investor coordination
• Monitoring assest performance and ensuring regulatory compliance

Accounting & Finance department, Operations & Service Contract Management Department

• Difficulty standardizing finance operations across multiple entities with different tax and compliance requirements (e.g. Thailand withholding tax)
• Heavy reliance on manual, spreedsheet-based processes for consolidation and reporting
• Expense claims were handled manually with no centralised system for tracking or approvals
• Manual intercompany postings and inconsistent recording of financial transations across regions
• Delays in month-end closing due to scattered data and lack of integration
• Limited real-time visibility into service contract billing, cost and revenue recognition

• Decentralized tools and manual processes create ineffiences in managing regional operations
• No unified platform to track service contracts, billing cycles, or delivery milestones
• Limited oversight into project status and service-related cost tracking across entities
• Inconsistent approval workflows led to delays and compliance risks
• Lack of integration across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam operations resulted in data silos
• Reporting was manual and time consuming, with no real-time view of contract performance

J & P Consulting implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline Levanta Renewables' finance, operations, and service contract management. The system replaced disconnected tools with one centralized platform, enabling standard processes, automation, and local compliance across entities.

Key Customizations included:
• Standardized finance operations and intercompany workflows across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Phillippines and Vietnam
• Automated Thailand withholding tax handling and configured localized compliance settings
• Centralized expense claim processes with integrated approvals; Grab receipt integration via Power Automate for selected users
• Established a centralized chart of accounts structure with push-down functionality to all legal entities
• Established a global framework for rapid deployment to new legal entities
• Unified approval process for multi-entity transactions, improving governance and consistency
• Enhanced financial and operation visibility with Jet Reports, enabling self-service reporting across departments

The main objective was to have a scalable ERP solution to support Levanta's regional growth and unify operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Phillippines, and Vietnam.
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The goal was to replace disconnected systems and manual processes with a single platform that could streamline finance, improve visibility into service contracts, and support local compliance needs such as Thailand witholding tax. Other priorities including digitalizing expense claims, simplifying intercompany workflows, and building a foundation for easier rollout to future entities.

J & P Consulting helped Levanta Renewables resolve its operation and compliance challenges by standardising workflows, automating manual tasks, and improving visibility across regions. The centralised ERP system enabled the team to work more efficiently and scale operations with confidence.

Key Improvements:
• Improved cross-entity visibility and financial control across five countries
• Faster, more accurate month-end closing with reduced manual effort
• Digitised expense claims streamlined approvals and reduced delays
• Real-time reporting to enable better decision-making across departments
• Automated compliance handling minised regional tax-related risks
• Standardised processes supported faster rollout of new legal entities