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CV Parvati Dahya April 2015
Address: 14 Handley Crescent Wigram Christchurch 8042 Phone: 021 134 2179
http://nz.linkedin.com/in/parvatidahya
I am a dedicated individual with a strong passion for accounting and administrational processes. Business minded,
I have enjoyed working in fast moving and multifaceted organisations. Such experience has provided the
opportunity to work with effective systems which are pivotal for successful organisations.
SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES
Microsoft Excel-Word Outlook SQL database Oracle10g database Aconex (document storage system) Gmail
NZ Drivers Licence – manual and automatic – drivenMWHRecovery and Barnardos vehicles
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Business Christchurch College of Education 1995
Diploma in Management Christchurch College of Education 1995
WORK HISTORY
January 2013- February 2015
MWH Recovery Project and Accounts Administrator
Global Civil EngineeringandConstruction Company – contracted to VeroInsurance for the Earthquake repairsand rebuildof
domestic property in Christchurch
DUTIES
 Accounts Payable - log up to 500 invoices per week –for approval –progress to insurer for payment
 contributed towards a $2.4 billion earthquake recovery program
 processed invoices for over 7400 minor repairs-over 1500 house repairs-over 1600 house rebuilds
 reconcile monthly statement from up to 200 contractors – identify red flags – pay attention to detail
 attend to queries from insurer – contractors – claimants – internal colleagues
 contributed towards working in a busy team environment-involving high degree of repetitive tasks
 ensured all invoicing processes (accuracy to be 100%) were completed to meet KPIs
 assisted in the administrational functions to progress workflows in the job management system
 assisted with the training of new staff as they came aboard-worked in a team of over 100 people
 manage relevant in house files and project documentation-progression of workflows
 ensured contractors inserted correct codes, addresses and names on invoices
 attended training on system updates, new processes and production meetings
 electronic delivery of documents to relevant recipients-document control
ACHIEVEMENTS
 developed ability to process a high volume of invoices in a fast paced environment
 scheduled and managed flow of invoices for internal approval along with attached documents
 developed confidence to work autonomously and enjoy contributing to the wider team
 proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
 demonstrated strong working relationships with IT staff across and outside the unit at all levels
 developed strong written, verbal and communication skills-often as first point of contact for customers
 gained excellent time keeping and organisational skills
 self-motivated - used lots of initiative and functioned with minimal supervision came up to speed quickly -
asked questions -resolved issues by talking facts rather than opinions
 taking on personal responsibility to make things happen to share information to encourage new ideas
 developed understanding of administrative systems and procedures and achieved desired results
 developed ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
 demonstrated the ability to juggle multiple tasks

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August 2005-December 2012 BARNARDOS ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
An organisationthat helpsto transformlivesand to enable families, communities, and our society asa whole, to createthe
conditionsin which childrenand young people can thrive.
DUTIES
 Accounts Receivable - generated up to 500 invoices per fortnight
 responsible for accounts administration for 12 area projects in the Upper South and Lower North Islands
 followed up on invoice payments not received by due date
 attended to heavily overdue accounts and referring to debt collection as deemed necessary
 generated caregiver reimbursements – uploaded batches from system to bulk load into bank for payment
 generated fortnightly invoices ensuring raw data is loaded correctly
 create accurate invoices for customers to ensure their timely distribution
 provided administration support to the team leader
 Carried out team leader duties when she left and was not replaced
 liaised with internal and external organisations regarding specialised funding for ECE-in particular CYF and
Ministry of Education (MOE)
 prepare RS 7 returns for the MOE that covered all twelve area projects
 follow up with all variable amendments such as change in attendance hours
 reconciled weekly WINZ subsidy statements
 downloaded daily bank statements to load payments onto individual accounts
 processed client payments that were received at reception
 ensure reports and spreadsheets produced for invoice attachment are accurate and contain the correct data
 provided reception cover as needed
 attended to daily mail- outgoing and incoming
ACHIEVEMENTS
 became efficient, organised, detail orientated with ability to multi task
 accomplished great time management skills and mastered ability to work under pressure
 understood the importance of confidentiality, having a good work ethic and mature attitude
 consistently managed to get all invoices processed and printed on time to ensure pre-arranged delivery
 learnt to work as part of a team located in different regions of New Zealand
 developed excellent attention to detail and organisation skills – followed up on documents that were lacking
in detail and consistently produced high quality of work
 assisted with reception duties and front counter enquiries as required
 demonstrated patience understanding and diplomacy
 ability to remain committed to delivering a high standard of work
 established and maintained excellent relationships with internal and external clients empathised with
people and their situations and becoming passionate about them
 developed an enquiring mind that is willing to look outside the square to achieve results
 became aligned with health and safety processes
 became familiarised with the Treaty of Waitangi fundamentals
 ability to pick up wide range of tasks
 proven ability to fit a corporate, charitable or community environment
INTERESTS
I have a passion for beautiful scenery and try to get away towards the mountains, lakes and beaches as much as I
can. My favourite places for exercise are the Gym and going for local walks. I have volunteered in the Emergency
Department for St John and participated in the Women’s Duathlon.
REFEREES
Available on request