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Expense End-User Guide

This guide explains how to use JustExpense on both the mobile app and the web portal. It covers creating expense records, submitting them for approval, recalling submissions, and approving reports.

Note: Some fields and options may appear differently depending on how your company's account is configured.

1. Mobile App

Getting Started

Step 1: Download the JustExpense app for your device.

iOS

JustExpense iOS App

Android

JustExpense Android App

Step 2: Open the app and log in using your Company ID, Username, and Password.

Login screen

The Homepage displays a summary of your Unreported and Unsubmitted expenses and reports, as well as your recent activity.

Homepage summary

Viewing Existing Expenses

Step 1: On the homepage, tap any item under Recent Expenses to open it.

Recent expenses

Step 2: You will see the history and full details of that submission.

Expense detail view 1 Expense detail view 2

Step 3: In the Expenses menu, tap to filter and narrow down the expenses you want to view.

Filter expenses

Creating an Expense Record (Mobile)

  1. Go to Expenses menu.
  2. Tap the Add icon icon to open a new expense entry form.

    New expense form

  3. Tap Category field to select an expense category from the available list.
  4. Tap Date field to open a calendar and select the date the expense was incurred.
  5. Enter the amount in Amount field. Negative values are not permitted.
  6. (Optional) Tap Tax field to select an applicable tax rate.
  7. Type a brief description in Description field.
  8. Tap Report field to add the expense to an existing report or to create a new report. You may also leave this blank and add it to a report later.
  9. Tap Attach receipt to attach a receipt — either choose an image from your device's photo gallery or take a photo directly.

    Tip: The mobile app can auto-scan receipts and automatically populate the amount field when you photograph a receipt.

  10. Tap Save button in the upper-right corner to save the expense.

Your new expense will appear with a status of Unreported, meaning it has not yet been added to a report and cannot be submitted for approval.

Unreported expense

Note: If you have multiple expenses to record, repeat the steps above for each one before creating a report.

Creating a Report and Submitting for Approval (Mobile)

  1. Go to Reports menu.
  2. Tap the Add icon icon to create a new report.
  3. You will see the new report form:

    New report form

  4. Enter a report title (e.g., "Local Expenses – March") in the Report title field field.
  5. Set the coverage period using the Date range fields date fields.
  6. If your account is configured for it, enter the business purpose in the Business purpose field field.
  7. Tap Save button to save the report.
  8. Tap the report you just created.

    Report created

  9. Tap the name of the report to open it.

    Open report

  10. Tap "Include Expense".

    Include expense

  11. Select the expenses you want to include, then tap "Include" in the upper-right corner.

    Select expenses

  12. The report will now display the total amount of all included expenses. The status will show as Unsubmitted.

    Report total

  13. Tap "Submit" to send the report for approval.

    Submit report

The report status will update to Submitted.

Submitted status

Note: After submitting, if you need to make changes, tap the button at the bottom of the screen to recall the report first.

Recalling a Submitted Report (Mobile)

If you need to edit a report after it has been submitted, you must first recall it.

To recall and edit the report details:

  1. From the home screen, tap Reports.

    Reports section

  2. Tap the report you want to recall.

    Select report

  3. Tap the Recall button button at the bottom of the screen.
  4. The report status will change to Unsubmitted.

    Unsubmitted status

  5. Tap the report to open it, then tap the icon at the top to edit the Title, Duration Dates, and Business Purpose.
  6. Tap Save button when done, then follow the submission steps to resubmit the report.

To recall and edit individual expense details:

  1. Follow steps 1–4 above to recall the report.
  2. Tap Expenses.

    Expenses tab

  3. Tap the expense you need to modify, then tap .
  4. Update the relevant fields — Category, Date, Amount, Tax (optional), or Description.
  5. Tap Save button to save your changes, then follow the steps to add the expense back to the report and submit.

Approving Submitted Reports (Mobile)

Note: This section applies to users with an approving officer role.

  1. Log in to the JustExpense mobile app.
  2. Tap Pending Approvals on the home screen.

    Pending approvals

  3. Tap the report you need to review.

    Pending approval list

  4. Review the details, then tap either Approve or Reject.

    Approve or reject

2. Web Browser

Creating an Expense Record (Web)

  1. Log in to your JustLogin account on your computer.
  2. Navigate to JustExpense module.
  3. Click Expenses tab.
  4. You will see the expense entry screen:

    Expense entry screen

Entry TypeHow To
Single expenseComplete the form on the default view, fill in the required fields, then click .
Multiple expensesToggle to (bulk entry mode). Fill in each row. Click to add more rows, then click to save all records.

Bulk entry screen

Creating a Report and Submitting for Approval (Web)

  1. Go to JustExpense module.
  2. Click Expenses tab.
  3. Click Reports tab.
  4. Click Create report button.
  5. A pop-up window will appear:

    Create report pop-up

  6. Enter the report name in Report name field.
  7. Set the coverage dates in Date range fields.
  8. If applicable, enter the business purpose:

    Business purpose field

  9. Tick the checkboxes next to the expenses you want to include in the report:

    Select expenses

  10. Click to create the report. A success notification will appear.

    Report created notification

  11. The report will be listed with a status of Unsubmitted.

    Unsubmitted report

  12. Click the icon next to the report to open it.
  13. Review the report details on the next screen:

    Report detail page

  14. Click "Submit". You will be prompted to select an approving officer — tick the name of the relevant officer and click Submit.

    Select approving officer

  15. A confirmation notification will confirm the report has been submitted successfully.

    Submission success notification

Recalling a Submitted Report (Web)

If you need to make changes after submitting a report, you must recall it first.

To recall and edit the report details:

  1. Go to Expenses tab.
  2. Click Reports tab to see your list of reports.
  3. Click the View icon icon next to the report you want to modify.
  4. Click the Recall button button near the bottom of the page. The report status will change to Unsubmitted.
  5. Return to the Reports tab, find the report, and click the Edit icon icon to edit the Report Name, Business Purpose, Start Date, and End Date.
  6. Click to save your changes, then follow the submission steps to resubmit.

To recall and edit individual expense details:

  1. Follow steps 1–4 above to recall the report.
  2. Go to the Expenses tab and click Unreported expenses.
  3. Find the expense you want to change and click the Edit icon icon. You will be able to modify fields such as Category, Date, Reference Number, Description, Amount, Exchange Rate, Tax, and more.
  4. Click to save. Then add the expense back to the report and follow the submission steps.

Approving Submitted Reports (Web)

Note: This section applies to users with an approving officer role.

  1. Go to JustExpense module.
  2. Click Expenses tab.
  3. Click .
  4. The pending approvals list will appear:

    Pending approvals list

  5. Click the View icon icon to view the full details of a report.
  6. After reviewing, click either Approve or Reject:

    Approve or reject

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