DRKDS HRMS Expense

Employee Expense Management System

Version 1.0 | Odoo 19 Community Edition

Module Overview

The DRKDS HRMS Expense module provides comprehensive employee expense management including claims, advances, travel requests, and reimbursements with multi-level approval workflows.

Expense Categories

  • Travel, Food, Accommodation
  • Category-wise limits
  • Per diem rates
  • GST/Tax configuration

Expense Claims

  • Digital receipt submission
  • Multi-currency support
  • Project allocation
  • Bulk claims

Advance Management

  • Travel advance requests
  • Advance approval workflow
  • Settlement tracking
  • Balance management

Travel Requests

  • Travel request submission
  • Accommodation booking
  • Conveyance management
  • Itinerary tracking

Expense Categories Configuration

Navigate to: HRMS → Expense → Configuration → Expense Categories

Default Categories

CategoryDescriptionLimit TypeGST Applicable
Travel - AirFlight ticketsPer tripYes (5%)
Travel - RailTrain ticketsPer tripYes (5%)
Travel - RoadTaxi, bus, fuelPer kmVaries
AccommodationHotel stayPer nightYes (12-18%)
Food & MealsMeals during travelPer dayYes (5%)
CommunicationPhone, internetPer monthYes (18%)
Client EntertainmentClient meetingsPer eventYes (18%)
Office SuppliesStationery, etc.Per purchaseYes (18%)

Grade-wise Limits

CategoryJuniorSeniorManagerDirector
Accommodation (per night)₹2,500₹4,000₹6,000₹10,000
Food (per day)₹500₹750₹1,000₹1,500
Local Travel (per km)₹8₹10₹12₹15
Air Travel ClassEconomyEconomyBusinessBusiness

Expense Claims

Submitting Expense Claim

  1. Navigate to HRMS → My Expenses → New Claim
  2. Click "Create"
  3. Select Expense Category
  4. Enter Date of Expense
  5. Enter Amount (with GST if applicable)
  6. Upload Receipt/Bill (mandatory)
  7. Enter Description of expense
  8. Select Project/Cost Center if applicable
  9. Click "Submit for Approval"

Claim Workflow

Draft Submitted Manager Approved Finance Approved Paid
Tip: Take clear photos of receipts. Ensure vendor name, date, amount, and GST number are visible.

Advance Management

Requesting Advance

  1. Navigate to HRMS → My Expenses → Request Advance
  2. Select Advance Type (Travel/General)
  3. Enter Amount Required
  4. Provide Purpose of advance
  5. Set Expected Settlement Date
  6. Link to Travel Request if applicable
  7. Submit for approval

Advance Settlement

  1. After travel/expense, go to Advance record
  2. Click "Settle Advance"
  3. Add expense claims against advance
  4. System calculates balance:
    • If expenses > advance: Claim the difference
    • If advance > expenses: Return the balance
  5. Submit for settlement approval

Travel Requests

Creating Travel Request

  1. Navigate to HRMS → Expense → Travel Requests
  2. Click "Create"
  3. Enter Travel Purpose
  4. Set From Date and To Date
  5. Add Itinerary:
    • From City → To City
    • Mode of travel
    • Accommodation requirements
  6. Enter Estimated Budget
  7. Request Advance if needed
  8. Submit for approval

Travel Entitlements

GradeAir TravelHotel StarPer Diem
ExecutiveEconomy3-Star₹1,500/day
ManagerEconomy Plus4-Star₹2,000/day
Senior ManagerBusiness4-Star₹2,500/day
Director+Business5-Star₹3,500/day

Approval Process

Expense Approval Levels

Amount RangeApproval Level
Up to ₹5,000Manager only
₹5,001 - ₹25,000Manager + Finance
₹25,001 - ₹1,00,000Manager + Finance + HOD
Above ₹1,00,000Manager + Finance + CFO

Approving Expenses (Manager)

  1. Navigate to HRMS → Expense → My Team Expenses
  2. Review expense details and receipts
  3. Check policy compliance
  4. Approve or Reject with comments

Daily Operations Guide

Employee Tasks

Finance Tasks

TaskFrequency
Review pending approvalsDaily
Process reimbursementsWeekly (Friday)
Reconcile advancesWeekly
Generate expense reportsMonthly

Case Studies

Case Study: Sales Team Expense Management

Challenge: 50-member sales team with frequent travel and client entertainment expenses.

Solution:

  • Mobile app for on-the-go expense submission
  • GPS-based mileage tracking
  • Pre-approved client entertainment limits
  • Weekly reimbursement cycle

Result: 60% faster reimbursement, 95% policy compliance

Reports

ReportDescription
Expense SummaryEmployee-wise expense summary
Category AnalysisExpenses by category
Department BudgetActual vs budget by department
Advance OutstandingUnsettled advances
Travel Cost ReportTravel expenses analysis