Dorcus Mnisi

Detail-oriented Financial Administrator with over 3 years of comprehensive experience in creditors, debtors, bookkeeping, and payroll processing. Proven ability to manage Pastel Accounting, Sage 50c, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for reporting and analysis. Successfully reduced outstanding debt by diligently managing debtor accounts and performed accurate monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.

Eager to leverage robust financial administration skills and dedication to accuracy to support Empowered People Solutions in maintaining efficient financial operations and compliance.

Finance Officer at St Vincent School for the Deaf (2024-06 – Present)

• Accurately invoiced debtors and captured all financial transactions utilizing Pastel Accounting (Bank Manager).
• Managed supplier payments, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and adherence to internal controls.
• Performed comprehensive monthly bank reconciliations, investigated variances, and resolved discrepancies promptly.
• Oversaw procurement processes, verifying invoice compliance, securing necessary approvals, and maintaining expenses within budget parameters.
• Prepared, presented, and submitted monthly and quarterly financial reports to the Finance Committee (FINCOM).
• Fulfilled the role of Secretary to FINCOM, meticulously taking minutes, managing documentation, and maintaining accurate financial records for audit readiness.
• Established and maintained a well-organized financial filing system to support compliance, audits, and efficient document retrieval.
• Executed the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring precise salary calculations, correct deductions, and punctual payments.
• Generated and submitted EMP201 monthly returns, alongside processing all statutory payments (PAYE, SDL, UIF) within stipulated deadlines.
• Conducted bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and generated employee tax certificates (IRP5/IT3(a)) for submission.
• Ensured payroll adherence to SARS regulations, company policies, and labour legislation.
• Managed payroll documentation, reconciliations, and employee data with the utmost confidentiality and accuracy.
• Budget preparation from cost centre to the whole school

Bookkeeper (Contract) at DoubleM Accountants (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Recorded all daily financial transactions into the company’s accounting system or ledgers, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Monitored cash inflows and outflows to ensure accurate cash records.
• Maintained and updated the general ledger, encompassing all accounts such as assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
• Managed subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).
• Reconciled the company’s bank statements with accounting system records, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies.
• Tracked outstanding customer invoices and ensured timely payment collection.
• Administered supplier bills, ensuring punctual payments to avoid late fees.
• Facilitated payroll processing, guaranteeing accurate and timely employee payments, including the calculation of deductions for taxes, insurance, and benefits.
• Compiled and generated regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.
• Verified the accuracy of all reports and ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Managed sales tax obligations, ensuring timely filings.
• Supported the preparation of tax returns, encompassing income tax, payroll taxes, and other business-related taxes.
• Maintained organised records of all financial documents, such as invoices, receipts, and contracts, for easy access and audit purposes.

Junior Finance Clerk (Contract) at Orhovelani High School (2023-01 – 2023-11)

• Assisted in the preparation and management of the school’s budget, monitoring expenditures to ensure they remained within allocated amounts.
• Tracked revenue and expenses against the budget and aided in preparing regular budget reports for school administrators.
• Recorded and tracked payments received from students, parents, or external sources for tuition, fees, and fundraising.
• Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Safely managed cash collections for school events, activities, and services, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Ensured that all financial records, including receipts, invoices, purchase orders, and payment vouchers, were properly filed and maintained.
• Updated financial ledgers to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Performed regular reconciliations of school accounts (e.g., bank accounts, petty cash) to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciled receipts and payments to the accounting system.
• Supported payroll processing for school staff, ensuring accurate calculations of salaries, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Assisted with the distribution of payslips and maintained payroll records.
• Prepared and assisted in generating financial reports for school administration, such as income statements, expenditure reports, and fund tracking.
• Supported the preparation of reports for auditors, school boards, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Monitored departmental and project budgets, ensuring spending aligned with budgeted amounts.
• Reported variances between actual and budgeted amounts, proposing corrective actions when necessary.
• Administered petty cash funds for minor school expenditures, ensuring all receipts and documentation were maintained.
• Acted as a point of contact for parents, staff, and external organizations regarding financial matters, including fees, payments, or donations.

Diploma in Financial Accounting – TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Certificate in Sage 50c Pastel Partner Advanced for TUT – TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Certificate in Basic Payroll Training Assessment for TUT – TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

National Senior Certificate in Bachelors – ORHOVELANI HIGH SCHOOL