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Overview

R. Harlalka & Co. is a well-established chartered accountancy and financial services firm headquartered in Kolkata, India, with multiple branch offices across major Indian cities including New Delhi, Guwahati, Patna, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Founded in the early 1990s and guided by seasoned professionals led by CA Rajiv Harlalka, the firm specializes in a comprehensive suite of financial services encompassing taxation, regulatory and statutory compliance, audit and assurance, corporate law consultancy, and management advisory support. With decades of experience, the firm combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver tailored financial solutions, build lasting client relationships, and support sustainable business growth across diverse industries.

The Challenge

Before implementing Zoho Payroll, R. Harlalka & Co. faced challenges in managing payroll operations efficiently across its growing team structure. Salary calculations, statutory deductions, and compliance tracking were largely dependent on manual processes and spreadsheet-based workflows. This increased the risk of calculation errors, delayed salary processing, and inconsistencies in statutory filings such as PF, ESI, and professional tax. Managing employee payroll records, payslips, and compliance documentation also required significant administrative effort, making payroll processing time-consuming and heavily dependent on manual verification. As the organization grew, these challenges made scalability, accuracy, and compliance governance increasingly difficult to maintain.

The Solution

To address these challenges, Zoho Payroll was implemented as a centralized and automated payroll management system. The solution enabled structured employee master setup, automated salary computation, and seamless handling of statutory deductions and compliance requirements. Zoho Payroll streamlined monthly payroll processing by automating calculations, generating payslips, and maintaining accurate payroll records in a single system. The platform also ensured compliance readiness by tracking statutory components and maintaining audit-friendly payroll data. Role-based access and standardized workflows reduced dependency on manual checks while improving transparency and control over payroll operations.

Benefits & ROI

Post implementation, R. Harlalka & Co. achieved measurable improvements in payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance management. Manual payroll effort was significantly reduced, enabling faster payroll processing cycles and timely salary disbursements. Automation minimized calculation errors and ensured consistency in statutory deductions, reducing compliance risk. Payroll records, payslips, and reports became easily accessible, improving internal control and audit readiness. Overall, Zoho Payroll delivered strong ROI through reduced administrative workload, improved accuracy, enhanced compliance governance, and scalability of payroll operations without increasing operational overhead.