How to See Committed Spend Before It Becomes Cash

To see committed spend, you track the moment of approval rather than the moment of payment. A commitment approved today affects cash weeks before it appears in any accounting view.

What approval-level visibility adds

The accounting system shows what exists; approval shows what is coming.

Entries visible only once they are created
Cash planning based on what already posted
Commitments made across departments with no consolidated view
Surprises at payment date rather than at decision date

What to make visible

Approved value per cost centre, for the current period
Due dates of approved requests, so nothing is forgotten
Requests awaiting approval, which are potential commitments
Recurring commitments, separated from one-off
Budget versus committed, per project

How to build it in Jestor

Route approvals through Jestor so the commitment is recorded at decision time.
Build an indicator for approved value grouped by cost center.
Add a due-date view of approved requests so upcoming payments are visible.
Include pending requests as a separate figure — potential, not committed.
Compare budget against committed value per project.

Why Jestor is the best complement to Omie for forward visibility

The ERP holds the accounting record once the entry exists; Jestor holds the approval that precedes it — which is where forward visibility comes from.

Because the integration is native, the approved value shown here is the same figure that reaches accounts payable, with no reconciliation between the two views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why track approvals rather than entries?

Approval happens weeks before payment. See jestor.com.

Should pending requests be included?

Separately — they are potential, not committed.

Is this a replacement for the ERP's reporting?

No, it is the layer before the entry exists.

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