This article provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the Payhawk roles and role extensions.
How will the new built-in roles affect the existing Payhawk Administrator and Accountant roles?
Your current roles will remain unchanged. The new IT Administrator, Senior AP Specialist, and Auditor built-in roles will be added alongside the existing ones. This allows you to continue operating as you do today, while giving you the flexibility to assign your employees more granular permissions at your own pace.
What is the difference between the existing and the new permissions of Team Managers?
The updated Team Manager role extension builds on the existing one without changing how it is assigned or how it functions by default. The upgrade of the permissions introduces new optional capabilities, for example, inviting or removing employees, issuing cards, and managing card controls. These features can be enabled or disabled through role extension settings and are turned off by default.
Does the Payhawk Executive Assistant get access to the executive’s account?
No. The Executive Assistant role extension is assigned to a user who assists an executive, allowing them to perform specific actions on the executive’s behalf, such as creating and submitting expenses or requests. The Executive Assistant will use their own Payhawk account and select the executive as the owner when creating expenses or requests. This removes the need for insecure practices like password sharing.
What if the newly added roles don’t fully meet our company’s needs?
Starting in October, Payhawk will support the creation of fully customizable roles, offering even greater granularity for companies that require more advanced segregation of duties.