Unlock Payroll Accuracy with Next-Gen Payroll Software
Paymaster is innovative and affordable payroll software from Endeavour Solution Nigeria Limited, designed for HR and finance professionals across small, medium and large organizations, so payroll becomes a simple job you can run in-house.
- On-premise & Cloud
- Multi-currency
- Statutory compliant
- One-click payslips
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- Payroll software for small to large firms
- On-premise or cloud (SaaS)
- Multi-currency, multi-location
- Integrated with Time Master & HR Master
- 01What is payroll software, and what is Pay Master?
- 02What are the benefits of using payroll software?
- 03Why choose Pay Master as your payroll software?
- 04Who can use our payroll software?
- 05What are the core features of Pay Master payroll software?
- 06What can each module of our payroll software do?
- 07How does our payroll software connect with attendance, HR and accounting?
- 08How does payroll software process salaries and loans?
- 09What does a payslip from payroll software include?
- 10Which countries and statutory rules does our payroll software support?
- 11Should you choose on-premise or cloud payroll software?
- 12What is the difference between payroll software and HR software?
- 13Which businesses can use payroll software?
- 14How do you choose the right payroll software for your company?
- 15How is payroll software implemented, step by step?
- 16What else do people ask about payroll software?
What is payroll software, and what is Pay Master?
Short answer: Payroll software automates salary calculation, statutory deductions and payslips. Pay Master is our payroll software, available on-premise or in the cloud, for businesses of all sizes.
A sophisticated and comprehensive software, Paymaster is designed to suit the need of HR and Finance professionals across small, medium and large size organizations. Developed with the latest technology, Pay Master is powerful and yet so easy to use that it makes payroll processing a simple job that can be performed in-house. Web version available for In-premise/cloud.
Paymaster utilizes the latest technologies to simplify and expedite payroll processing for HR and finance professionals in businesses of all sizes, and it adapts to your business needs, whether you operate locally or globally.
What are the benefits of using payroll software?
Short answer: Payroll software saves time, improves accuracy, keeps you compliant with tax rules and gives clear reports, replacing slow manual calculation with automatic processing.
Save Time
Run payroll in one click instead of hours of manual calculation.
Improve Accuracy
Rule-based calculations remove manual errors in pay and deductions.
Stay Compliant
Statutory deductions and returns follow local tax authority rules.
Control Costs
Clear payroll reports and reconciliation show where money goes.
Why choose Pay Master as your payroll software?
Short answer: It is easy to use, scalable, affordable and reliable, and flexible enough to fit your company's own payroll rules.
Empower your business with Paymaster's innovative payroll software. Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on what matters – growing your business.
See Pay Master in actionEase of Use
Paymaster's easy-to-use architecture enables in-house payroll processing to be done promptly and accurately, reducing the need for outside payroll services.
Scalability
Paymaster can expand with your organization, whether it's a little firm or a big one, and it can handle complicated payroll needs as you do.
Affordability
Our competitive pricing allows even small businesses to access excellent payroll services without incurring significant expenses.
Reliability
Paymaster ensures your payroll operations run efficiently, thanks to its automated backups, real-time payroll processing, and secure data handling.
Flexibility & Customization
Fully configurable to fit your company's rules, with multiple companies, users, locations and currencies.
Who can use our payroll software?
Short answer: HR and finance professionals in small, medium and large organizations, from payroll officers to business owners.
Role-based access controls make sure each person sees only what they are allowed to.
Payroll Officers
Run monthly, weekly or casual payroll accurately, with one-click payslips.
Finance Teams
Reconcile payroll, post to accounts and plan costs with reliable reports.
HR Managers
Keep employee records, benefits, loans and leave aligned with payroll.
Business Owners
Process payroll in-house, with control over access and costs.
What are the core features of Pay Master payroll software?
Short answer: Nine essential capabilities that cover payroll from employee master to payslip and statutory report.
Payroll Processing
One-click process to calculate employee payslips, with salary revision and automatic arrears.
01Employee Management
Detailed employee records with multi-level grouping, benefits and user defined fields.
02Loans & Savings
User-defined loans and savings, balances, interest calculation and deduction schedules.
03Leave Management
Leave definitions, opening balances, leave processing and encashment, shown on the payslip.
04Payments & Deductions
Virtually unlimited custom payments and deductions: fixed, rate, piece rate, formula and slab based.
05Statutory & Tax
User-defined statutory tables for NHIF, NSSF, PAYE and more, approved with tax authorities.
06Payslips
Interactive payslip designer, custom messages and automatic payslip emailing.
07Reports & Analytics
Statutory and analysis reports plus a report writer, exported to Excel, CSV and PDF.
08Security & Control
Role-based security with policy-based processing by branch, department, designation and category.
09What can each module of our payroll software do?
Select a module below to see its complete list of capabilities.
Payroll Management
Everything needed to calculate and finalise pay each period.
- Maintain cumulative balances for each person
- Option to specify voluntary NSSF, pension, PF etc.
- Maintain details of various benefits e.g. motor vehicle details
- One-click process to calculate employee payslip
- Salary revision module to update arrears automatically
- Reverse effective from past or current dates: fixed amounts, percentage etc.
- Flexible salary processing periods for casuals
- In-built user-defined payslip message for greetings, notices etc.
Employee
Rich employee masters that drive accurate payroll.
- Comprehensive masters to store employee information (e.g. bank, salary grades etc.)
- Multi-level grouping for employees (branch, department, designation, category etc.)
- Employee-wise benefits
- Advanced features to set applicable payments/deductions, pension, PF, HOSP, housing allowance, insurance premium etc.
- Detailed HR information for analysis and tracking
- User defined field (UDF) in employee master
Loans & Savings
Complete control of staff loans and savings.
- User-defined loans and savings
- Maintain individual loan and savings balances
- Automatic fringe benefit tax calculation
- Interest calculation on reducing balance, principal or fixed amount
- Various loan deduction options: variable or fixed deduction
- Deduction based on pre-agreed employee-wise deduction schedule
Payments & Deductions
Model any pay structure without custom coding.
- Custom payments and deductions: create virtually unlimited items as needed
- Fixed, rate based, piece rate based, variable and standard payments
- Calculated (formula based) pay results and deductions
- Slab based pay results and deductions (e.g. sales commission, target)
- Easy-to-use payment/deduction entry screen for periodic monthly inputs
Leave
Leave rules built into payroll.
- User-defined leave definitions e.g. annual, sick, study leave
- Specify employee-wise leave opening balance for a particular month
- Leave application processing and leave encashment handling
- Leave details printing on payslip
Casual & Gratuity
Casual workers and end-of-service benefits, handled in the same system.
- User-defined salary processing periods (daily, weekly, fortnightly etc.)
- Wage rate setup and salary calculation per hour or per day of working
- Piece rate management
- Loan and savings setup for casuals
- In-built gratuity module with gratuity reports and analysis
- Option to enter last 5 years gratuity calculation
Special Features
Extras that make payroll faster and more transparent.
- In-depth piece rate management and calculation
- Import of data into payroll: advances, allowances, deductions, loans, savings and employee details
- Cost centre allocation and project-based hours costing
- Contracts and notifications, gate pass authorization
- Compatible with online tax commission portals e.g. iTAX, NSSF, NHIF
- Payslip emailing and P9 card emailing
- On premise: install and use in the local area network
- Cloud: subscribe or buy and host on cloud to use across the world
Reports
Statutory, analysis and custom reports in one place.
- In-built analysis and statutory reports (monthly NHIF, NSSF, PAYE etc.)
- Loan and savings reports with cumulative balances
- Bank, cheque and cash payment reports
- Payroll summary and payroll reconciliation / difference reports
- Benefits report and piece rate worker payment report
- Combined company total payroll report
- Compatible with online submission of statutory reports
- Report writer and designer: filters, group by, sort by, totals and export to Excel, CSV, fixed width
Plugins
Add-ons that extend payroll without extra complexity.
- Net To Basic Calculator: crunch numbers effortlessly with an intuitive calculator
- Audit trail: stay accountable with a built-in audit trail
- Interactive payslip designer
- Gratuity calculation plugin
- In-built EFT layout designer for direct bank transfer (online banking)
- In-built JV design for direct integration with financial solutions (SAP, Sage, Tally, Ebiz, Enquest, Sun Systems)
- Report scheduler and email
How does our payroll software connect with attendance, HR and accounting?
Short answer: Pay Master integrates seamlessly with time attendance, HR and various accounting / ERP systems, and supports full third-party software integration.
Built on a central client/server architecture with an SQL Server database, Pay Master supports all network infrastructures, whether deployed on-premise or in the cloud.
Cloud (SaaS)
Web-based payroll you can use across the world.
On-Premise
Install and use it on your own local area network.
MASTER
Pay Master Core
One database. Every payroll module connected.
Time Master
Attendance and leave data flow into payroll; leaves are updated to Time Master.
HR Master
Employee, leave and benefit details stay aligned between HR and payroll.
Accounting & ERP
JV design integrates with SAP, Sage, Tally, Ebiz, Enquest and Sun Systems.
Banks & Tax Portals
EFT layout designer for online banking; compatible with iTAX, NSSF and NHIF portals.
How does payroll software process salaries and loans?
Short answer: Payroll runs follow a clear flow, from set-up and inputs to one-click calculation, review, payment and payslip emailing, with loans deducted automatically.
Monthly Payroll Run
From pay items to payslips, in six steps.
- 1
Set Up Pay Items
Employee masters, salary grades, benefits, payments and deductions are configured to your policies.
- 2
Import Inputs
Advances, allowances, loans and attendance data are imported or entered for the period.
- 3
Calculate Payslips
One click calculates every payslip, including arrears from salary revisions.
- 4
Review & Reconcile
Toggle between months, review reports and check payroll reconciliation and difference reports.
- 5
Pay & Submit
Generate bank, cheque or cash payment reports, EFT files and statutory submissions.
- 6
Email Payslips
Payslips are emailed to employees automatically, with leave details and custom messages.
Loan & Savings Flow
From set-up to tracked balances, in six steps.
- 1
Define the Loan
Create the loan or savings type to suit company policy.
- 2
Assign to Employee
Record the individual loan or savings balance.
- 3
Choose Interest
Interest on reducing balance, principal or fixed amount, plus fringe benefit tax.
- 4
Pick Deduction Method
Variable or fixed deduction, based on the pre-agreed schedule.
- 5
Auto-Deduct in Payroll
Instalments are deducted automatically in each payroll run.
- 6
Track Balances
Cumulative balances update and appear in loan and savings reports.
See a payroll run live. Ask for a demo and we will process a sample payroll using your own pay structure.
Request a DemoEarnings
Basic Salary45,000.00
Housing Allowance12,000.00
Transport Allowance6,000.00
Gross Pay63,000.00
Deductions
PAYE8,450.00
NSSF1,080.00
NHIF1,000.00
Loan Instalment3,000.00
Total Deductions13,530.00
What does a payslip from payroll software include?
Short answer: Earnings, statutory and other deductions, loan balances, leave details, a custom message and the net pay, generated in one click and emailed automatically.
- Earnings: basic salary, allowances and other payments
- Statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF and NHIF
- Loan, savings and other deductions, with balances
- Leave details printed on the payslip
- Custom payslip message for greetings and notices
- Designed with the interactive payslip designer and emailed automatically
The payslip above uses sample figures for illustration only.
Which countries and statutory rules does our payroll software support?
Short answer: Pay Master automatically updates statutory rules for 28 African countries and is approved with relevant tax authorities, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan and Nigeria.
Approved with tax authorities
Approved with relevant tax authorities for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria etc.
Parameterized statutory rules
A completely parameterized system to suit statutory regulations, with user-defined statutory tables.
Multi-currency payroll
Handle multiple currencies across multiple companies and locations.
Online submissions
Compatible with online tax commission portals and submission of statutory reports.
Should you choose on-premise or cloud payroll software?
Short answer: You don't have to compromise. Pay Master is available both ways: install it on your own network, or subscribe to the cloud service.
On-Premise
Install on your local network
- Install Pay Master on your local network
- In-house payroll processing and control
- Use and access it in your local area network
- Supports all network infrastructures
- SQL Server database
Cloud (SaaS)
Subscribe and use anywhere
- Web-based payroll, accessible from anywhere
- Subscribe on a subscription basis at an upfront cost
- Secure and confidential, with scheduled backups
- Fast and accurate in-memory payroll processing
- Auto mailing of payslips
What is the difference between payroll software and HR software?
Short answer: Payroll software calculates and pays salaries, while HR software manages your people and their records. They work best when connected.
Payroll Software
Calculates & pays salaries
- Salary calculation and payslips
- Statutory deductions and contributions
- Loans, savings and gratuity
- Piece rate, casual and overtime pay
- Bank, cheque and cash payments
- Payroll and statutory reports
HR Software
Manages people & processes
- Employee records, documents and contracts
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Leave and attendance policies
- Appraisals, KPIs and training
- Disciplinary, awards and asset records
- Self service and organisation structure
Pay Master + HR Master = data entered once. Employee, leave and attendance details flow into payroll automatically, so salaries are accurate and on time.
See Both in a DemoWhich businesses can use payroll software?
Short answer: Any business that pays employees. Pay Master suits small, medium and large organizations, including those with casual and piece rate workers.
Banks & Finance
Accurate, auditable payroll with strict role-based access.
Healthcare & Clinics
Handle shift staff, allowances, overtime and medical benefits.
Manufacturing
Pay large workforces, including casual and piece rate workers.
Hospitality & Hotels
Manage seasonal staff, service charges and multi-branch payroll.
Education & Schools
Pay teaching and admin staff with pension and provident fund support.
Retail & Distribution
Run payroll across many outlets with commission and slab-based pay.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Process multi-currency payroll with cost centre and project costing.
Government & NGOs
Keep payroll compliant with statutory reporting and clear reconciliation.
Don't see your business type? Pay Master is built for organizations of all sizes. Talk to our team about your needs.
How do you choose the right payroll software for your company?
Short answer: Check six things: statutory compliance, flexibility, integration, security, deployment and growth, and support and price.
Quick buyer's checklist
- Follows your country's tax rules
- Fits your own pay structure
- Connects with attendance and HR
- Secure with audit trails
- Cloud or on-premise, scalable
- Affordable, with local support
Statutory compliance
AskDoes it follow the tax and statutory rules of your country?
Pay MasterApproved with tax authorities in several African countries, with user-defined statutory tables.
Flexibility
AskCan it model your own pay structure and policies?
Pay MasterFully configurable, with unlimited custom payments and deductions.
Integration
AskDoes it connect with attendance, HR and accounting?
Pay MasterIntegrates with Time Master, HR Master and accounting / ERP systems, plus third parties.
Security
AskAre there roles, audit trails and backups?
Pay MasterRole-based security, audit trail and one-step backup and restore.
Deployment & growth
AskCan it run on-premise or in the cloud and scale with you?
Pay MasterBoth deployment options, scalable from small firms to large organisations.
Support & price
AskIs it affordable, with local support and training?
Pay MasterCompetitive pricing with implementation, training and support from Endeavour.
How is payroll software implemented, step by step?
Short answer: In six clear steps, from understanding your pay structure to a parallel run, training, go-live and ongoing support.
Requirement Study
We understand your pay structure, statutory rules and workflows.
Clear scopeSystem Configuration
Pay Master is set up with your payments, deductions and statutory tables.
Tailored setupData Migration
Employee and balance data is cleaned and imported.
Records readyParallel Run
Test payroll is run and reconciled before you switch over.
Verified resultsTraining
Payroll and HR teams learn the system hands-on.
Confident usersGo Live & Support
Launch with our team beside you, then ongoing support.
Long-term successJoin the Payroll Revolution
Empower your business with Paymaster's innovative payroll software. Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on what matters – growing your business. For more information or to schedule a demo, contact us today!
What else do people ask about payroll software?
Quick answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you need? Our team is happy to help.
Ask Our TeamPaymaster is a comprehensive payroll solution designed to simplify payroll processing for businesses of all sizes. It automates salary calculations, tax deductions, and payslip generation, making payroll management easier and more accurate for HR and finance teams.
Yes. Paymaster can be deployed on-premise on your own network or subscribed to as a cloud (SaaS) service, so you can manage payroll from anywhere.
Salary, benefits and deductions are calculated automatically from configured rules and statutory tables. You can review historic months, use reconciliation and difference reports, and rely on an audit trail.
Yes. Paymaster works with numerous companies, users and locations, supports multiple currencies, and follows tax laws across several African countries.
Payslips are generated with one click and can be emailed to employees automatically, using the interactive payslip designer for your layout and messages.
Endeavour provides implementation, training and ongoing support, so your payroll team can run Paymaster confidently.
The best payroll software is easy to use, affordable, compliant with local tax rules and able to grow with you. Pay Master is designed for small, medium and large organisations alike.
Yes. It integrates seamlessly with Time Master, HR Master and various accounting / ERP systems, and supports full third-party software integration.
Yes. It handles regular and casual employees, with daily, weekly or fortnightly processing periods, wage rates and piece rate management.
Yes. It has user-defined loans and savings with interest calculation and deduction schedules, plus an in-built gratuity module with reports.
Paymaster uses role-based security, policy-based processing by branch, department, designation and category, controlled access to reports, an audit trail and one-step backup and restore.
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