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Answer audits without recreating the payment story.

Keep contracts, invoices, tax forms, approvals, and proofs of payment tied in one searchable trail. Finance responds faster at month-end and during diligence.

Searchable trailERP-friendly exportsProof-of-payment history
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Audit trailPayee · Studio Nordlicht · DE
  1. Contract signed
    MSA-2024-003 · Studio Nordlicht
    Jan 18 · 09:24
    msa_signed
  2. Invoice issued
    INV-0427 · €4,820.00
    Oct 10 · 14:02
    invoice
  3. Payment released
    SEPA · IBAN •••0130 00
    Oct 12 · 11:08
    payout
  4. Tax artifact generated
    1042-S · year-to-date
    Oct 12 · 11:09
    tax_doc
Full trail preserved for 7 years

Where evidence scatters and audits stall.

Supporting docs are fragmented

Contracts, invoices, tax forms, approvals, and payment proofs live in different systems with no shared trail.

Close becomes reconstruction

Finance manually connects one withdrawal to many contractors, invoices, or project references after the fact.

Diligence requests arrive urgent

When auditors ask for evidence by payee, country, or period, teams need more than screenshots and spreadsheets.

ERP syncs miss context

Journal entries help accounting but do not explain why a payment happened or who approved it.

Finance Ops

A record chain finance can follow

Connect the documents around each payout so finance and audit can trace a transaction from agreement through settlement.

Contract-to-payment history

Keep agreement, invoice, tax profile, approval, and payout outcome intact instead of split across tools.

Search by payee or period

Pull records by contractor, project, date range, or payout reference when questions surface.

ERP and accounting exports

Push structured outputs into accounting without losing the supporting reference data.

Proof-of-payment history

Preserve timestamps, provider references, and delivery state so the payout stays explainable.

API and warehouse access

Move record data into BI or data warehouse when finance needs a broader picture.

Evidence packs for diligence

Respond to procurement, audit, or board diligence with a clean packet, not screenshots.

Capabilities

Records finance actually asks for

API and warehouse access

Pull the record set into BI, reporting, or internal controls tooling.

Agreement and invoice trail

Keep commercial and billing docs tied to the same payout reference.

Tax and compliance docs

Store tax forms and approval evidence that explain payee eligibility.

ERP-ready outputs

Send structured exports to accounting without losing payout context.

How it works

From live activity to month-end close

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export data to my ERP?+
Yes. Gruv supports reconciliation-friendly exports via APIs, webhooks, and file exports. ERP fit depends on your stack and the automation you want on day one.
How long do you keep records?+
Retention varies by program and your internal policies. The trail stays structured and exportable so you are not stuck with manual recordkeeping for every audit.
Can I search by payee, project, or date range?+
Yes. The record model supports pivots by contractor, project, batch, or period instead of leaving you with one giant export.
Is the data secure?+
Sensitive records are handled with encryption, access controls, and auditability. Specific control evidence and security docs can be reviewed during procurement.
How does Gruv AI fit into this feature?+
Gruv AI runs payout automation, compliance gates, exception handling, and an Ask Gruv AI workspace across every product. Each feature inherits the same AI surface, so rules, holds, and reconciliation context stay consistent across the workflow.
Can I start with this feature and add more later?+
Yes. Gruv is modular, you can start with a single workflow and expand to additional modules as your requirements grow.
How do integrations work?+
Integrate via APIs and webhooks, or start with file imports/exports for a fast evaluation. Email ingestion can help with lightweight backfills when needed.
What affects coverage, methods, and timelines?+
Coverage, methods, and timelines vary by market and are subject to compliance and policy checks. Confirm your target corridors and payout methods during evaluation.
Is this tax or legal advice?+
No. Tax and compliance features vary by jurisdiction and customer configuration. This content is for informational purposes and is not tax or legal advice.

Keep every payout audit-ready.

Keep contracts, invoices, tax forms, approvals, and proofs of payment tied in one searchable trail. Finance responds faster at month-end and during diligence.

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