Creditors / Accounts Payable Manager

Primeserv Denverdraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft is seeking a skilled Creditors/Accounts Payable Supervisor in Gauteng to manage the full creditors function and month-end close. You will lead a team, handle supplier reconciliations, and oversee payment batches while ensuring accurate records and strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years in creditors, 1–2 years of supervision, and solid Excel/QuickBooks experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in creditors/accounts payable.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience managing creditors clerks.
• Experience in multi-company environments.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage full creditors function and month-end AP close.
• Supplier reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Prepare payment batches and approval workflows.
• Review age analysis and payment terms.
• Lead and mentor creditors team.
• Liaise with procurement/operations regarding discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Report on creditors ageing, cash flow and risks.
• Ensure accurate records, audit support and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Accounts payable

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

multitask management

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Parcel Perfect

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Qualifications:

• Relevant National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Credit Management certification is advantageous.

Experience:

• 3–5+ years in creditors/accounts payable.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience managing creditors clerks.
• Experience in multi-company environments.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier queries.

Technical Skills:

• Accounting software experience (e.g. QuickBooks, Parcel Perfect advantageous).
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of VAT and SARS compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full creditors function and month-end AP close.
• Supplier reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Prepare payment batches and approval workflows.
• Review age analysis and payment terms.
• Lead and mentor creditors team.
• Liaise with procurement/operations regarding discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Report on creditors ageing, cash flow and risks.
• Ensure accurate records, audit support and continuous process improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Excellent communication and negotiation.
• Leadership and coaching ability.
• Analytical problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• High integrity and confidentiality.