Payroll Process Finance Controls Audit

Prompts

Payroll Run Checklist Review

Check each step of a payroll cycle for control gaps.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Payroll Variance Analysis Between Periods

Spot unusual changes before paying.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
New Starter and Leaver Payroll Controls Audit

Check that people are added and removed correctly.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Overtime and Allowance Claims Audit

Check overtime against policy and records.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Payroll Data Privacy and Access Review

Check who can see pay data and how it is shared.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Payroll Journal and Bank Reconciliation Check

Check that payroll totals agree with accounts and payments.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Expense Versus Payroll Boundary Review

Check that payments are classified correctly.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Holiday Pay and Leave Balance Accuracy Audit

Check leave balances and pay for leave.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Contractor Payment Controls Audit

Audit contractor payment controls: how contractors are onboarded, approved, paid and checked against invoices.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Bonus and Commission Calculation Audit

Check calculations against the plan rules.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process
Payroll Calendar and Deadline Control Check

Check cut-offs and payment dates are met.

Finance Controls Audit / Payroll Process