Strengthen Payroll Integrity and Eliminate Payroll Fraud

Payroll is one of the largest expenses for most organizations, making it essential to ensure every payment is accurate, legitimate, and compliant. At Overtime Management & Tax Services Ltd., we provide professional Payroll Audit & Ghost Worker Detection services designed to help businesses, NGOs, schools, SACCOs, and government institutions identify payroll irregularities, eliminate ghost workers, and strengthen internal payroll controls.

Our experienced auditors conduct comprehensive payroll reviews to detect fraud, identify process weaknesses, and ensure employees are paid accurately and in accordance with organizational policies and statutory requirements. By improving payroll accuracy and accountability, we help organizations reduce financial losses, enhance operational efficiency, and build trust with stakeholders.

Our Payroll Audit Services

Our payroll audit solutions are designed to protect your organization from payroll-related risks and financial losses.

Ghost Worker Detection

Identify fictitious employees, duplicate records, and unauthorized individuals receiving salaries from your payroll.

Payroll Compliance Review

Assess your payroll processes to ensure compliance with employment laws, tax regulations, and statutory deductions.

Payroll Fraud Detection

Detect payroll manipulation, unauthorized salary adjustments, duplicate payments, and other fraudulent activities.

Employee Records Verification

Verify employee records, contracts, payroll data, and supporting documentation to ensure payroll accuracy.

Payroll Process Evaluation

Review payroll procedures and internal controls to identify operational weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Statutory Deductions Review

Confirm the accuracy of PAYE, NSSF, SHA, Housing Levy, and other statutory deductions and remittances.

Payroll Risk Assessment

Identify payroll risks that may expose your organization to financial losses, fraud, or regulatory penalties.

Internal Control Recommendations

Provide practical recommendations to strengthen payroll systems, improve accountability, and reduce future risks.

Common Issues We Help Detect

Our payroll audits are designed to identify:

• Ghost workers
• Duplicate employee records
• Unauthorized salary payments
• Payroll fraud and manipulation
• Inflated overtime claims
• Invalid allowances and benefits
• Incorrect statutory deductions
• Weak payroll controls
• Payroll data inconsistencies

Why Choose Our Payroll Audit Services?

• Experienced Payroll Auditors
• Proven Fraud Detection Techniques
• Confidential & Independent Assessments
• Improved Payroll Accuracy
• Stronger Internal Controls
• Reduced Financial Losses
• Statutory Compliance Support
• Detailed Audit Reports & Actionable Recommendations

Organizations We Serve

Our payroll audit services are ideal for:

• Private Companies
• Government Institutions
• NGOs & Non-Profit Organizations
• SACCOs
• Schools & Universities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Manufacturing Companies
• Hospitality Businesses
• Retail Organizations
• Property Management Companies

Benefits of a Payroll Audit

A professional payroll audit helps your organization:

• Eliminate ghost workers and payroll fraud
• Reduce unnecessary payroll expenses
• Improve payroll accuracy
• Strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Increase transparency and accountability
• Build confidence among management and stakeholders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a payroll audit?

A payroll audit is a detailed review of your payroll records, employee data, payroll processes, and internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention.

What are ghost workers?

Ghost workers are fictitious or unauthorized individuals who appear on a company’s payroll and receive salaries despite not being legitimate employees.

How often should payroll audits be conducted?

Organizations should conduct payroll audits at least once a year or whenever significant changes occur within the payroll system or workforce.

Will a payroll audit disrupt our operations?

No. Our audit process is carefully planned to minimize disruption while providing a thorough and independent review of your payroll systems.