Resource Guide
Salary File Validation Checklist
Use this short checklist before every export to catch high-risk submission issues early.
Identity and format checks
- Employer and employee IDs match the required format lengths.
- IBAN and routing values are complete and validated.
- Dates use the expected payroll format without ambiguity.
Financial checks
- Net salary values are numeric and policy-compliant.
- Summary totals match detailed rows.
- Currency is consistent across all records.
Final release checks
- Validation output shows no blocking errors.
- Reviewer confirms file status before submission.
- Submission package includes version and timestamp notes.
FAQ
How many reviewers are recommended?
At least one preparer and one reviewer for controlled payroll operations.
Should warnings block submission?
Warnings should be reviewed contextually; blocking depends on your internal control policy.
Can this checklist be used monthly?
Yes. It is designed for repeat monthly payroll cycles.
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