PUSETSO MASELELA
Maseru
Summary
Summary Statement: Energetic and innovative finance/accounting professional with more than 5 years of diverse experience in various industries, mostly Donor Funded Projects. I am currently Senior Finance and Payroll Officer at Population Services International-Lesotho and Non-Practicing Chartered Accountant member of Lesotho Institute of Accountants. High lights of competence. Complete knowledge of accounting packages (Pastel, Narvision and Quick Books, Payroll System VIP-SAGE) Very analytical, skeptical thinking and problem-solving skills Detailed knowledge of procurement process and the controls Accomplished professional with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance and Payroll Officer
Population Service International-PSI
01.2023 - Current
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Senior Finance Officer
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensure accuracy and timely recording of financial transactions through daily verification -Monitoring standard operating procedures, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency of Finance Functions -Cash flow projections and preparation of Cash request -Review of Sub-recipient reports and verification of compliance to Donor regulations -Liquidation of Sub-recipient advances accordingly and follow up on questioned costs -Supervise finance Staff and ensure goal congruency -Monitor, Analyze and verify GL Accounts in Quick Books and ensure closure of Quick Books Sub-ledgers and managing aging of sub ledger accounts -Monitors bank account by monthly reconciliations, financial transactions, and expense reports -Analyzing finance procedures to ensure adherence to policy and avoid internal controls breakdowns -Implement PSI and Donor regulations on daily transections -Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure explanations are provided where necessary and recommendations are implemented -Prepares office signatory panel and regularly update as necessary -Preparation of monthly payroll and Payroll bills reconciliations (PAYE returns, Terminal Benefits and payroll bills- medical Aid, Provident funds, Group Schemes, Employer umbrella Provident Fund)) -Calculations on Monthly Staff Benefits Accrual (Severance, Leave Days, and 13th Cheque)
Acting Senior Finance Manager
PSI Lesotho
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Three months appointment )21, 2022) `-Review of payments to vendors in accordance with USAID and PSI policies and procedures
- Management of liquidity and ensure adequate cash availability for implementations of project activities -Ensure proper financial management and monitoring of donor-funded projects, including monthly analysis and forecasting -Adopt, disseminate, operationalize, and ensure compliance with PSI Global finance and policies & procedures
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Financial Administrator
S0S Children’s Villages-Lesotho
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Budget monitoring to avoid overspending-Expenditure reporting and Variance reports -Preparations of cash forecasts, Bank register and the Bank reconciliation -Annual budget for four program facilities (School, Family Strengthening Program, Youth Facility and Family Based Facility) - Compiling, consolidating, updating, and reconciling asset register -Perform detailed financial tasks; manage Bank account and petty-cash fund -Fleet management and co-ordination -Head of Administration and Finance Department -Drawing contracts for procurement of services and products -Compile VAT claims and submit to LRA
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
An Accountant
ROSEHIP Company, Mohale’s Hoek Three
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Preparation of Vat claims and submission of claims to LRA for refunds -Prepare financial reports for the Shareholders and Management decision-making
- Credit control procedures (prepare monthly customer statement, customer account reconciliations) -Customer invoicing and implementation of credit control procedures -Capturing financial transactions in PASTEL and generating reports.
Volunteer
World Vision
04.2015 - 03.2016
- In Procurement and Admin Office, National Office Maseru
- Prepare request for quotations and analysis the quotations - Preparations of orders and after delivery reconcile orders with delivery note, invoices, and participant lists - Consolidate procurement plans of 14 Area Development Project ADPs -Receive and verifying invoices and requisitions for goods and services received
- Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures (necessary approvals on requisitions, document is complete,)
Education
Preparing Taxation computations(T9) Implementing audit procedures (T8) Financial Accounting (F3) Management Accounting (F2) Managing People and -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
C.A.S
Lesotho01.2013
Advanced Financial Management (P4) Advanced Performance Management (P5) -
Centre of Accounting Studies
2012] Financial management (F9) Audit and Assurance (F8) Financial Reporting (F7) Corporate Taxation (F6) Performance Management(F5) Corporate and Business Law (F4) - undefined
Skills
- Year-End Activities
- Confidential Records Management
- Special Projects
- Employee Database Management
- Payroll Preparation
Timeline
Senior Finance and Payroll Officer
Population Service International-PSI
01.2023 - Current
Acting Senior Finance Manager
PSI Lesotho
05.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Finance Officer
01.2021 - 12.2022
Financial Administrator
S0S Children’s Villages-Lesotho
07.2016 - 12.2020
An Accountant
ROSEHIP Company, Mohale’s Hoek Three
04.2016 - 07.2016
Volunteer
World Vision
04.2015 - 03.2016
Preparing Taxation computations(T9) Implementing audit procedures (T8) Financial Accounting (F3) Management Accounting (F2) Managing People and -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
C.A.S
Advanced Financial Management (P4) Advanced Performance Management (P5) -
Centre of Accounting Studies
2012] Financial management (F9) Audit and Assurance (F8) Financial Reporting (F7) Corporate Taxation (F6) Performance Management(F5) Corporate and Business Law (F4) - undefined
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