Eddie Homela

Dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk with strong experience in invoice processing, supplier management, reconciliations, and multi-currency transactions (GBP, ZAR, EUR, USD). Known for reliability, accountability, and exceptional follow-through, with a track record of improving processes, reducing month-end queries, and collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocations.

Accounts Payable Clerk, EMEA & NAM at Ten Lifestyle Group (2024-10 – Present)

• Process high-volume supplier invoices with PO and receipt matching across multiple entities and currencies
• Execute payment runs and manage approval workflows via Yooz and Business Central
• Perform bank and vendor statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances
• Liaise with global vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and prevent duplicate payments
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and payment records
• Support month-end close through GL coding and accurate cost allocations
• Collaborate with planners to ensure correct cost centre coding
• Recognized for reliability, ownership, and continuous process improvement

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable at Albatross Group (2023-04 – 2024-09)

• Processed vendor invoices with matching and GL coding (AP), and issued customer invoices (AR)
• Reconciled vendor and customer statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Performed bank reconciliations
• Executed monthly payment runs and supported cashflow forecasting
• Maintained vendor master data and supported internal controls
• Liaised with internal teams, tax/legal entities, suppliers, and customers

Production and Financial Admin at Rush Nutrition (2022-04 – 2023-08)

• Processed supplier invoices with GL coding and correct cost allocation
• Reconciled supplier statements and resolved discrepancies
• Prepared payment schedules and supported month-end close
• Coordinated production schedules and tracked costs to assist with budgeting
• Ensured compliance with internal controls and procedures

Junior Bookkeeper (Voluntary) at Savannah Accounting (2020-04 – 2022-04)

• Captured and posted supplier/customer invoices, payments, and receipts with correct GL coding
• Performed bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies
• Ensured accurate recording of transactions for VAT purposes (input and output VAT)
• Assisted with VAT reconciliations and preparation of VAT schedules
• Supported month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis
• Maintained records and supporting documentation for year-end audits

Food & Beverage Service and Stock Control at Cape Milner Hotel (2016-11 – 2020-12)

• Received, checked, and recorded stock deliveries accurately
• Monitored stock levels and reported shortages or variances
• Conducted regular stock counts and assisted with reconciliations
• Maintained accurate stock records and complied with health, safety, and hygiene regulations

BCompt in Financial Accounting – UNISA

Honours Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management – Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe (2010 – 2014)