Auditing Procedures

Why Audit Payroll ? Unveiling the Process…

Accuracy Matters: Just like anywhere else, South African companies rely on accurate payroll processing. Employees expect their hard-earned wages to be calculated correctly.

Legal Compliance: Auditing ensures that payroll aligns with local rules of labour laws, tax regulations and benefit requirements.

Fraud Prevention: Ghost employees or unauthorized changes can harm any organization. Auditing detects irregularities and safeguards against fraud.

The Audit Trail

Data Scrutiny: Auditors examine pay stubs, time sheets, and tax forms. They verify hours worked, deductions, and benefits. Compliance with employment contracts and company policies is also assessed.

Internal Controls: Auditors check internal processes. Are payroll approvals documented? Is there proper segregation of duties?

Sample Testing: A subset of transactions is tested for accuracy. Think of it as quality control for payroll.

The Human Element

Interviews: Auditors chat with payroll staff. Are they knowledgeable about regulations? Do they understand their roles?

Employee Feedback: Talking to employees reveals insights. Are paychecks accurate? Are benefits aligned with expectations?

The Final Report

Findings and Recommendations: Auditors compile their discoveries. If issues are found, they recommend corrective actions. A clean audit brings peace of mind.

 


 

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