What eTIMS Billing Software does for a security & guarding service
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. For a security & guarding service, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
A security firm manages daily staff schedules across multiple client sites. Security margins depend on labor costs and billable rates, with payroll being the largest expense.
Security firms need licensing from regulatory bodies and eTIMS invoicing for corporate clients. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Security & Guarding Services run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a security & guarding service makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Staff scheduling and rostering. eTIMS Billing Software built for a security & guarding service turns that into a number you can act on, and you also issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
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Where the margin leaks
Payroll and compliance. eTIMS Billing Software built for a security & guarding service turns that into a number you can act on, and you also queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
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What slows the counter
Incident reporting and documentation. eTIMS Billing Software built for a security & guarding service turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
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What buyers expect
Client retention and pricing. eTIMS Billing Software built for a security & guarding service turns that into a number you can act on, and you also give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT.
What to look for in eTIMS Billing Software for a security & guarding service
- eTIMS filing built in, not a separate fee. This matters for a security & guarding service because of staff scheduling and rostering.
- Offline queueing so an outage does not stop billing. This matters for a security & guarding service because of payroll and compliance.
- An exportable audit trail. This matters for a security & guarding service because of incident reporting and documentation.
- Support that handles KRA onboarding with you. This matters for a security & guarding service because of client retention and pricing.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real security & guarding service example
A Nairobi security company with 50 staff across 15 sites cannot track attendance or bill clients without roster software.
- Staff scheduling and rostering.
- Payroll and compliance.
- Incident reporting and documentation.
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Security firms need licensing from regulatory bodies and eTIMS invoicing for corporate clients.
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click
- Give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is eTIMS Billing Software hard to set up for a security & guarding service?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a security & guarding service?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does eTIMS Billing Software cost for a security & guarding service in Kenya?
Can it run more than one security & guarding service?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one security & guarding service or several across Kenya, Veira gives you eTIMS billing that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own 24/7 security personnel.