The Sign Off feature in GATHER.nexus enables users to identify whether a reporting period has been completed and finalised for a selected entity.
It provides visibility across the reporting process by clearly displaying the completion status of each reporting period, helping teams distinguish between periods that are still in progress and those that have already been completed.
How it Works
Each reporting period contains a Sign Off status reflecting the current completion stage for the selected entity.
Once a period has been signed off, it confirms that the reporting activities for that period have been completed and approved as part of the reporting workflow.
This helps users:
Track reporting completion status across entities
Identify periods ready for reporting or consolidation
Distinguish between open and completed reporting periods
How to Identify a Finalised Reporting Period
Steps
Navigate to the relevant reporting or workflow area
Select the required Entity
Select the relevant Reporting Period
Locate the Sign Off Status indicator
Three (3) Ways to View Completed Work
Within Working Papers section
Navigate to Group Financial Reporting > Working Papers > click Overview of Completed Work hyperlink beside Complete Consolidation
Within Reports section.
Navigate to Group Financial Reporting > Reports > Preview (i.e.: GATHER.nexus Group UK) > locate the period (i.e.: January 2025) > check the status sign beside the month.
Navigate to Group Financial Reporting > Reports > Add Report > select Report Type (i.e.: P&L) > Configure Report Details > click Overview of Completed Work hyperlink.
Understanding Sign Off Statuses
Signed Off
Confirms that the reporting period has been completed and finalised for the selected entity.
Not Signed Off
Indicates that the reporting period remains open or is still in progress.
Key Indicators of a Finalised Period
A reporting period is considered finalised when:
The Sign Off status displays as Signed Off
Required review or approval steps have been completed
The reporting workflow for the selected period is complete
Important Notes
Sign Off status is displayed separately for each Group, Group Class and reporting period
Visibility of Sign Off actions may vary depending on user permissions and workflow configuration
Sign Off provides visibility and control across the reporting and close process
Workflow stages and approval structures may vary based on organisational setup
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