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How to perform payroll procedures using DataSnipper

How to use Document Matching and Snips to perform and document payroll testing procedures in DataSnipper.

Use DataSnipper's Document Matching to perform and document payroll procedures efficiently.

What the video covers

A walkthrough of documenting and performing payroll procedures in DataSnipper: importing supporting evidence, organising documents into folders, running Document Matching against your sample data, and using the Sum Snip, Text Snip, and Validation Snip to reconcile totals and evidence employee contracts.

Prerequisites

  • Payroll master data file from your client's HR system

  • Pay slip run

  • Screenshots or bank statement showing payroll payment

  • Employee contracts

Steps

  1. Import your supporting evidence into DataSnipper: pay slips, employment contracts, and any other documents such as screenshots from the payroll system.

  2. Click Document Organizer and create folders for each document type.

    Document Organizer with folders created for each document type
  3. Click Document Matching and select Start new Document Matching.

  4. Select your sample data. If your sample includes headers, check First row includes headers. Then select Use document folders and check the relevant folders.

  5. Review the output columns and adjust them to match your procedure, then click Match all rows.

    Adjusting output columns and matching all rows in Document Matching
  6. Use the Sum Snip to calculate the total per the pay slip run.

    Using the Sum Snip to calculate the total per the pay slip run
  7. Use the Text Snip to tie this total to the system screenshot or bank statement.

    Using the Text Snip to tie the total to the system screenshot or bank statement
  8. Use Smart Search to locate the correct employee contract by name or employee ID, then use the Text Snip to extract data from the contract or the Validation Snip to evidence the contract signature.

    Using Smart Search and the Validation Snip to reconcile details to an employee contract
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