Mandlakazi Tyafile
Accounts Payable Controller
Durban
Summary
A mature, innovative, hardworking professional who is goal oriented, driven and motivated to help organizations thrive. A self-starter who can follow instructions and a fast learner who can work with minimal supervision. Can equally work alone or as part of a team. A reliable professional who has the ability to meet deadlines and ensures to perform to the highest standard possible. With superb communication skills and can easily engage in conversation with anyone, building rapport and asking questions in order to get a better understanding of their needs. Can communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds. Has a warm way with people, and is more than able to meet expectations in terms of efficiency, accuracy, timeliness and professionalism of service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Payable Controller
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Managed daily job delivery, ensuring optimal company profitability and liquidity
- Maintained the company database of over 30 000 clients, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
- Led procurement and costing activities, meticulously managing budgets to control expenses
- Oversaw payroll assistant duties, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Calculated commission statements as needed, aligning with business requirements
- Ensured timely receipt of invoices and statements and conducted bank reconciliations for all branches and company accounts
- Managed the requisition process, facilitating seamless operations across various departments
- Enforced expense control measures to keep costs within the desired company threshold
- Conducted audits of receipt books from all branches, ensuring financial integrity
- Provided detailed reporting on spending related to company cards
- Classified expenditures to appropriate SOCI line items, maintaining accurate financial records
- Undertook comprehensive bookkeeping responsibilities, reconciling supplier invoices to usage, delivery notes, and purchase orders
- Tracked expenses and processed expense reports, comparing against budget allocations
- Maintained all costs within company budgets, consistently delivering accurate financial performance
- Ensured purchased equipment was added to the company's Asset Register for proper tracking
- Reconciled accounts to guarantee that all payments were up-to-date and accurate
- Prepared monthly costing reports and budget variances for management review
- Preserved accurate historical records to support financial analysis and decision-making
- Facilitated communication with suppliers and service providers, resolving invoice discrepancies and issues
- Conducted training sessions with managers on cash handling and the use of branch cards
- Ensured necessary drawbacks were executed on unauthorized company card usage
- Maintained and updated company budgets, implementing effective cost-cutting measures
- Regularly reviewed monthly costing with branch managers, channel leaders, and department heads
- Approved all recruitment requisitions based on budgetary constraints
- Oversaw the approval of payroll upon completion of all calculations
- Led the preparation of comprehensive company budgets for the financial year
- Managed various ad hoc administration and duties to support overall organizational efficiency.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
Finance Assistant
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Proficient in performing bank reconciliations for multiple (7) branches, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Skilled in generating comprehensive cash handling reports and maintaining accurate ledger accounts for effective financial management
- Experienced in designing visually appealing and informative dashboards for sub-departments, providing key insights and data visualization
- Capable of assisting with accounts payables and accounts receivables processes, ensuring timely payments and collections
- Competent in conducting job costing activities for various departments, accurately determining project costs and profitability
- Proficient in handling bookkeeping responsibilities, including invoicing and maintaining organized filing systems
- Knowledgeable in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including privacy governance, and implementing risk management practices
- Able to assist in drafting policies for funeral representatives, suppliers, procurement, and social media, ensuring adherence to best practices and legal requirements
- Competent in maintaining accurate records and reconciliations for VAT control and petty cash, ensuring compliance and transparency
- Skilled in conducting debtors age analysis and performing regular database maintenance to ensure accurate and updated customer records
- Proficient in assisting with payroll processes, performing data analysis, and supporting internal audit activities for financial accuracy and compliance
- Knowledgeable in consulting with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards and compliance requirements
- Capable of providing personal budgeting training to individuals, helping them develop effective financial management skills
- Flexible and adaptable in handling various ad-hoc tasks to support the finance department and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
Finance Intern
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Interpreted qualitative data and translated it into numerical values for analysis
- Dealt with risk and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to regulations
- Conducted audits of debit order dates for accuracy and compliance
- Utilized debit order collections systems such as Allps, Experian, and XDS Credit Bureau system
- Managed social media platforms and liaised with Hello-Peter SA for customer feedback and reputation management
- Handled long-term funeral insurance and African Unity accounts
- Designed Excel systems to streamline data management and analysis processes
- Assisted with payroll processing and coordination of customer service activities
- Designed and facilitated WhatsApp Chatbots to enhance customer engagement and support.
- Reviewed expense reports for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Bookkeeper
Krystal Clear Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the company's activities
- Compilation of Annual Financial Statements and handling all bookkeeping duties
- Compiling Annual Income Tax calculations for companies and individuals, including submission of income tax calculations on e-filing
- VAT administration and liaising with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to handle client queries
- Maintaining a complete e-filing system to support financial records
- Sending remittances to suppliers and following up on all supplier queries and outstanding documentation
- Performing accounting and financial analysis, assisting clients with analyzing and documenting complex investigative issues
- Submitting timely reports as assigned
- Maintaining an effective filing system to ensure organized and accessible financial records.
Personal Assistant
Alakhe iLizwe Consultancy & Skills
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Welcoming visitors and directing them to the relevant office/personnel
- Handling all bookkeeping-related duties
- Coordinating office operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies
- Providing customers with information about the company
- Submitting tax returns for businesses and individuals
- Checking and verifying source documents, such as invoices, receipts, and computer printouts
- Collating and analyzing account data to generate financial reports
- Performing ad hoc duties as assigned.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks
- Managed complex calendar coordination across multiple time zones for seamless meeting scheduling
Education
Advanced Diploma - Financial Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2023 - Current
Financial Intelligence Centre Act Awareness -
Moonstone Business School of Excellence
Durban, South Africa 01.2022 - 12.2022
National Certificate - Banking Services Advice
Bank Seta
Durban, South Africa 01.2022 - 04.2021
National Diploma - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2015 - 01.2021
Grade 12, National Senior Certificate -
Little Flower Secondary School
Durban, South Africa 01.2003 - 04.2014
Skills
Sage Accounting
Reports and Spreadsheets: Proficient in generating reports, creating spreadsheets using software such as Microsoft Excel, organizing and analyzing data to provide meaningful insights
Filing & Records Management: Experienced in maintaining organized filing systems, ensuring proper documentation and efficient retrieval of records as neededComprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the FAIS Act 37 of 2002, FICA Act 38 of 2001, FSR Act 9 of 2017, Bank Act 94 of 1990, National Credit Act 34 of 2008, Popia Act 4 of 2013
Accomplishments
Delegate of the Commonwealth and the British Council in March 2020
Criminal Record
None
Leadership Roles
- President of the DUT Debating Union elected from 2019 to date
- Secretary General of the DUT Union from 2018 to 2019
- Member of the Enactus DUT from March 2019 to November 2019
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/12/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Accounts Payable Controller
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Financial Accounting
Durban University of Technology
01.2023 - Current
Finance Assistant
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2023
Financial Intelligence Centre Act Awareness -
Moonstone Business School of Excellence
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Certificate - Banking Services Advice
Bank Seta
01.2022 - 04.2021
Finance Intern
Mdalisu Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2022
Bookkeeper
Krystal Clear Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2017
Personal Assistant
Alakhe iLizwe Consultancy & Skills
08.2016 - 12.2016
National Diploma - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
01.2015 - 01.2021
Grade 12, National Senior Certificate -
Little Flower Secondary School
01.2003 - 04.2014