Paula V.
Senior Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
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About
Paula V., based in Centurion, South Africa, has accrued over 30 years of experience in roles spanning accounting, administration, cost control, and customer service. Recently serving as an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable specialist at MHI Power ZAF (Pty) Ltd, she managed supplier invoices and credit notes using SAGE, monitored customer accounts, and produced financial reports. Her role as a Project Cost Controller involved supporting project managers with financial matters, ensuring invoice accuracy in SAP, and improving cash flow through enhanced communication. Previously with Hitachi Power, she honed her skills in document control and database management. Paula is adept in SAP, SAGE, and MS Office, enriching her capability to deliver precise financial and administrative functions. Her educational background includes a National Diploma in Executive Secretary and certifications in Bookkeeping and Higher Certificate Accounting. Fluent in both Afrikaans and English, Paula is noted for her attention to detail and commitment to reliable, deadline-driven work.
Experience
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
MHI Power ZAF (Pty) Ltd · 2022 — 2025Processed and captured supplier invoices and Credit Notes in SAGE, ensuring timely payments according to payment terms and Purchase Orders. Provided proof of payment to suppliers, monitored customer accounts, initiated collections, generated financial reports, and supported audits. Handled supplier queries and resolved discrepancies while reconciling account statements and transactions for accuracy. Maintained and updated the Vendor and accounts payable ledger, organized historical records, and stored financial documents properly. Created Purchase Orders and Requisitions on SAGE as per PRs.Project Cost Controller
MHI Power ZAF (Pty) Ltd · 2014 — 2022Assisted project managers with handling commercial and financial issues. Verified customer invoices, managed contract variations, and executed CPA calculations. Checked and processed invoices in line with contracts and site Purchase Orders or related Purchase Requests. Maintained cost schedules and records within SAP, while enhancing communication among finance, operations, and procurement to improve cash flow. Administered contract variation orders and proposals, ensured accuracy of invoice bookings and Purchase Orders in the SAP System, and managed departmental administration, such as capturing time sheets and ordering stationery.Document Controller / Project Administrator
Hitachi Power · 2011 — 2014Implemented document control procedures and verified the correctness of revisions, titles, and metadata. Issued drawings with transmittals to various suppliers and ensured drawings were captured onto the database. Registered incoming communication onto the relevant database and distributed it to appropriate recipients. Assisted with Lotus Notes database training.Configuration Document Controller
DIKAR - (Contracted to Eskom) · 2011 — 2011Not specified in the resume.Configuration Administrator / Controller
PBMR - Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty) Ltd · 2000 — 2010Not specified in the resume.Receptionist / Facilities Coordinator
Eskom PBMR Program · 1999 — 2000Not specified in the resume.Temporary - Receptionist
Eskom PBMR · 1998 — 1999Not specified in the resume.Au Pair / Nanny
Au Pair in America · 1997 — 1998Not specified in the resume.Receptionist
Dippenaar, Coetzee & Partners Accountants · 1995 — 1996Not specified in the resume.Receptionist
Medicus · 1994 — 1995Not specified in the resume.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Higher Certificate AccountingMANCOSA · — — 2025
- National Diploma: Executive Secretary cum laudeTechnicon Pretoria · — — 1993
- Senior CertificateHoërskool Eldoraigne · — — 1990
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