Master payroll accounting and reconciliation with this workshop. Gain expertise in processing, compliance, error detection, and fraud prevention, enhancing your payroll management skills.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 - 11 July 2025 | Sandton | 5 Days | Register Now |
| 11 - 15 August 2025 | Sandton | 5 Days | Register Now |
| 15 - 19 September 2025 | Sandton | 5 Days | Register Now |
| 10 - 14 November 2025 | East London | 5 Days | Register Now |
Welcome to the “Best Practice in Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation” workshop, a comprehensive 5-day course designed for professionals who seek to enhance their expertise in managing payroll functions with accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on course offers participants an in-depth insight into the complexities of payroll reconciliation, covering all aspects from processing fixed and variable inputs to detecting and preventing fraud.
By the end of this Best Practice in Payroll Accounting and Reconciliation training, participants will be able to:
Grasp the full scope of reconciliation within payroll functions.
Identify the purposes and benefits of regular reconciliation practices.
Execute detailed checks for all payroll inputs including weekly and monthly data.
Process payments accurately, including salaries, allowances, overtime, and bonuses.
Accurately reconcile monthly contributions like pension funds.
Ensure compliance with tax remittances, particularly PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
Utilize effective procedures and documentation strategies.
Reconcile customer books and manage accounts payable with confidence.
Recognize the signs of fraud and identity theft within payroll systems.
Employ techniques to detect and address errors and fraudulent activity promptly.
The Best Practice in Payroll Accounting and Reconciliation course is designed for:
The course is tailored for HR Executives, Administrators, Directors, Accountants, Auditors, Reconciliation Officers, and other Management staff involved in payroll and related functions.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Introduction and Reconciliation Fundamentals
Welcome and Introductions
Overview of Payroll Functions and Reconciliation
Understanding the Importance of Payroll Accuracy
Reconciliation Purposes
Exploring Variance Reports
Company Reconciliation Reports Overview
Group Exercise: Identifying Discrepancies in Sample Reports
Module 2: Detailed Payroll Processing
Deep Dive into Fixed and Variable Payroll Input
Handling Salaries, Allowances, Overtime, and Bonuses
Practical Application: Entering Data and Calculating Payments
Group Discussion: Common Challenges in Payroll Processing
Exercise: Preparing a Mock Payroll Batch
Module 3: Monthly Contributions and Compliance
Reconciling Monthly Contributions: Pension Fund
Tax Remittances: Understanding PAYE
Compliance and Legal Requirements in Payroll
Workshop: Calculating Tax and Pension Deductions
Case Study: Applying PAYE Regulations to Different Salary Brackets
Module 4: Reconciliation Techniques and Error Detection
Reconciliation Techniques: Procedures and Documentation
Understanding Customers Books and Accounts Payable
Practical Session: Reconciling a Mock Customer’s Book
Detecting and Correcting Errors: Hands-on Activities
Group Exercise: Error Detection and Correction in Accounts Payable
Module 5: Fraud Detection and Prevention in Payroll
Handling Fraud and Identity Theft in Payroll
Techniques for Detecting Errors and Fraud
Reviewing Payroll Registers for Fraud Indicators
Case Studies: Real-world Scenarios of Payroll Fraud
Group Discussion: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices
Closing Remarks: Applying Skills to the Workplace
Course Evaluation and Certification Ceremony
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