Introduction

Payroll is one of the most legally sensitive HR functions — yet one of the least understood.

Every payroll decision directly affects:

• Employee livelihoods

• Labour law compliance

• Statutory obligations

• Audit outcomes

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In Zambia, payroll errors often lead to disputes, penalties, and reputational risk. Excel Payroll Pro™ was developed to equip professionals with practical payroll mastery, grounded in Zambian labour and statutory law.

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About the Program

Excel Payroll Pro™ – Build, Run & Audit Payroll is a 2-day practical masterclass that takes participants step-by-step through the complete payroll cycle using Microsoft Excel.

Participants do not just learn payroll — they build a fully functional, audit-ready payroll system by the end of the programme.

The masterclass is designed to be:

• Practical and hands-on

• Excel-driven (formulas, logic, controls)

• Legally grounded

• Suitable for SMEs and growing organisations

Legal & Compliance Framework (Very Important)

This programme is explicitly aligned to the following Zambian laws:

• Employment Code Act, 2019

• Income Tax Act (PAYE provisions)

• NAPSA Act

• NHIMA Act

Participants learn:

• Where payroll rules come from

• How the law informs payroll calculations

• How to defend payroll decisions during audits, disputes, or inspections

Who Should Attend

This masterclass is ideal for:

• HR Professionals responsible for payroll oversight and compliance

• Accountants & Finance Officers managing payroll and statutory returns

• Payroll Officers & Administrators seeking mastery and audit readiness

• SME Owners & Managers using Excel-based payroll systems

• HR & Accounting Fresh Graduates seeking job-ready payroll skills

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What Participants Will Gain

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Build a payroll master database in Excel

• Apply payroll-related labour and statutory laws correctly

• Calculate PAYE, NAPSA, and NHIMA accurately

• Prepare payroll documentation suitable for audits and approvals

• Confidently explain payroll figures and deductions

Practical Approach & Deliverables

• Step-by-step guided system build

• Excel formulas and controls explained

• Real-world payroll scenarios

• Participant workbook and templates

• A complete payroll system built during the training

Post-Training Support (Strong Differentiator)

Participants will have access to:

• Optional system setup support for their organisations

• Optional customisable ready-made payroll systems

• Continued guidance on adapting the system as laws or rates change