About this programme

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage payroll processes while ensuring full compliance with statutory deductions and labor laws. It provides practical insights into payroll systems, tax compliance, social security contributions, and reporting requirements for both public and private sector organizations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Payroll & HR officers
Finance and accounts staff
Compliance and tax officers
HR managers and administrators
Small business owners managing payroll

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand payroll systems, processes, and policies.
Calculate and manage statutory deductions accurately.
Apply tax laws and labor regulations in payroll management.
Integrate payroll with HR and finance systems.
Ensure compliance and accurate reporting to authorities.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Payroll Management

Payroll structures, salary components, allowances & benefits.
Payroll policies and regulatory framework.

Module 2: Statutory Deductions & Compliance

PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, pensions, and other legal obligations.
Tax reliefs, exemptions, and employer responsibilities.
Case Study: Penalties due to incorrect statutory remittance.

Module 3: Payroll Systems & Technology

Manual vs. automated payroll systems.
Integrating payroll with HR and finance software.
Case Study: Transitioning from manual to automated payroll.

Module 4: Payroll Reporting & Audit Readiness

Payroll reports for management and regulators.
Handling audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks.
Case Study: Payroll audit findings in a multinational company.

Module 5: Best Practices & Risk Management in Payroll

Payroll fraud prevention and internal controls.
Employee communication and dispute resolution.
Case Study: Resolving employee disputes due to payroll errors.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
Reduce risks of penalties and employee disputes.
Improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.

For Individuals:

Gain expertise in payroll processing and compliance.
Learn statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, pension, etc.).
Enhance career prospects in HR, finance, and payroll management.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book