Introduction
The efficient management of the payroll function is crucial for any business with multiple employees. It is an aspect that requires attention to detail and careful observation of the regulatory environment. The integration of the payroll function with the finance and human resource departments further contributes to the operational management of a successful organization.
This intensive 5-day training course gives a comprehensive understanding of the principles of payroll management and effective controls with a strong emphasis on practical application in the working environment. Whether you are seeking to
manage these functions within your organization or diversify your skill set for career progression, this training course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed
to perform the vital function of payroll management and the effective implementation of controls.
You will find value in taking this training course by formalizing and updating your skills and learning the most up-to-date processes and best practices involved in the payroll
function.
Participants will develop the following competencies:
Understanding the payroll regulatory and compliance environment
Confidence in managing the payroll department
Skills to identify risk and implement controls
Ability to integrate the payroll division with the HR and finance department
How to effectively run a compliant payroll office
Practical payroll implementation
How to generate information and reports for internal and external use
How to plan, organize, implement and monitor work within the payroll environment
Data processing using software
Integration of payroll into the HR and finance departments
Mitigating risk and implementation of controls
Performance of internal and external payroll audits
The Payroll Management & Effective Payroll Controls training course will be taught in an interactive manner, using lectures,
lessons learned, practical examples, video materials, case studies, software demonstrations, shared participant experiences, and practice sessions. There will be group work as well as individual exercises. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively.
This training covers essential skills in managing the payroll division. It looks at the regulatory environment, practical payroll implementation, and management as well as integration
with the corporate finance and human resource departments.
Payroll administrators who wish to enhance their payroll knowledge and application
Human Resource professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of the payroll system and how it is integrated into the corporate human resource environment
Accountants who wish to diversify their skill set for career progression
DAY 1
PAYROLL ENVIRONMENT
Types of payroll systems
How to effectively run your payroll department/office
The acts that govern payroll
Integration with company policies
Responsibility of the payroll administrator
Internal payroll audit
DAY 2
PRACTICAL PAYROLL IMPLEMENTATION
The key steps involved in payroll activities.
Creating cost centers, pay points, and job codes
Maintaining employee data
Processing leave
Setting up payslips and ensuring regulatory compliance
Capturing overtime and additional payment information
Making amendments and accounting for specific
transactions
Updating to new pay period and month-end procedures
DAY 3
CORPORATE INTEGRATION
Linking payroll with the company finance department
Recording of payroll transactions in the accounting records
Application of payroll accruals
Common payroll measurements and how they are used
Contents of the various payroll reports and how to use
them
How to utilize payroll reports for problem-solving
Payroll and external audit procedures
DAY 4
PAYROLL MANAGEMENT
Definition of an employee and how an employee
designation impacts payroll
Employee time management and tracking
Employee compensation
Additional employee benefits
Types of deductions and why they are used
Ethical considerations in the payroll function
Linking payroll with the HR (Human Resource) function
Setting up your payroll division
DAY 5
EFFECTIVE PAYROLL CONTROLS
Protection of personal information
What are internal controls?
Identifying risks in the payroll cycle
Implementation of payroll controls
Evaluating payroll controls
Outsourcing arrangements and responsibilities
Common mistakes and how to avoid them