About
Helping businesses lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving world.


The CEO's Message
At Dorcas & Martin, we believe that the future belongs to those who dare to shape it and nowhere is this truer than in the small and medium-sized enterprises powering emerging markets. These businesses are engines of innovation, resilience, and progress, transforming communities and driving sustainable growth where it matters most.
We founded this firm on a simple but powerful idea: world-class expertise and global insights should not be reserved for the few. They should be accessible to ambitious leaders everywhere who want to build stronger, more competitive businesses that stand the test of time.
Everyday we draw on decades of diverse, international experience to help our clients tackle their toughest challenges, seize new opportunities, and unlock their full potential. But more importantly, we do it as true partners listening deeply, tailoring solutions, and standing by our clients every step of the way.
- Ishmael Mashandudze
Chief Executive Officer, Dorcas & Martin (Pty) Ltd
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
In a rapidly evolving global economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of sustainable growth and innovation especially in emerging markets. Our management consulting firm exists to equip these businesses with the global insights, practical strategies, and trusted partnership they need to thrive, compete, and lead responsibly in their industries.
As a firm, we are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in every engagement. We help SMEs adopt strategies that minimize environmental impact, strengthen social responsibility, and uphold the highest standards of governance. Our goal is to empower our clients to grow in ways that are ethical, sustainable, and aligned with global ESG principles.


Vision
To empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets to reach their fullest potential by connecting them with world-class insights, strategies, and global best practices
Mission
To partner with SMEs and help them solve their most critical challenges, unlocking sustainable growth and resilience through practical, globally informed solutions. By leveraging our leaders’ extensive international experience, we bridge local ambition with global opportunity.
Core Values
Global Perspective, Local Impact
We translate global knowledge into actionable local strategies that deliver real results.
Partnership and Trust
We build long-term relationships grounded in integrity, transparency, and mutual respect.
Practical Excellence and High Professional Standards
We provide clear, tailored, and practical advice no jargon, just actionable solutions delivered with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We champion the agility, innovation, and resilience that SMEs bring to their communities.
Continuous Learning
We invest in our people, our clients, and our communities to drive shared growth and development.


Lead with Confidence in a Changing World
Our Approach
We combine technical depth with strategic foresight to deliver solutions that are tailored, forward-looking, and measurable
- Client-first mindset
- Deep industry expertise
- Proven impact across sectors


Our Solutions
We are a multidisciplinary consulting firm focused on helping clients create lasting impact through excellence in accounting, strategy, and risk management. Services that are provided are:
- Remote CFO services
- Strategic planning and facilitation
- US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS conversion advisory
- Market entry assessment and business case development
- Competitive and benchmarking analysis
- Growth and value creation strategy
- Business rationalisation and group re-organisation strategy
- ESG strategy and reporting
- Target Operating Model (TOM)
- Tax planning and financial reporting
- Operational resilience
- Actuarial & risk advisory
- New accounting standards implementation and post implementation support (e.g IFRS 17, IFRS 16, IFRS 15, IFRS 9)