I need a finance-oriented business system built specifically to automate and streamline payroll management. The platform must let me enter employee data once, apply country-appropriate tax and benefit rules automatically, and generate error-free pay runs on demand. From there I want instant payslip creation (PDF and email), a clear audit trail, and consolidated month-end journals I can export straight into my general ledger. Core expectations • Web-based interface secured with role-based access • Configurable pay calendars, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and statutory filings • Dashboard summaries that flag variances and upcoming deadlines • CSV / Excel import-export plus an open REST API so I can sync data with existing HR and accounting tools down the road Acceptance criteria • All calculations match test data I will supply for three sample pay periods • Source code, database schema, and a brief deployment guide provided at hand-over • A short walkthrough video that proves every required workflow functions from employee setup to final posting If you can incorporate direct bank file generation or future hooks for invoicing and broader finance reporting, please mention it—those upgrades are on my roadmap.