Creditors Manager

Merand Corbett & Associates; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Corbett & Associates is seeking a Creditors Manager to lead the creditors team, drive performance, and manage supplier relations within the logistics space.

The role emphasizes accuracy in reconciliations, timely payments, and process improvements to prevent errors and fraud.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field advantageous.
• Proven experience managing creditors or accounts payable, preferably within transportation or logistics.
• Experience with accounting systems and creditor reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team.
• Manage performance, recruitment, disciplinary matters and staff development.
• Oversee transporter relationships, onboarding and ongoing queries.
• Manage outstanding proof of deliveries and ensure queries are resolved efficiently.
• Review creditor reconciliations and process approved payments.
• Ensure compliance and implement controls to reduce errors, fraud and duplicate payments.
• Report on outstanding queries, team performance and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate creditors processes.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Matric

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team.
• Manage performance, recruitment, disciplinary matters and staff development.
• Oversee transporter relationships, onboarding and ongoing queries.
• Manage outstanding proof of deliveries and ensure queries are resolved efficiently.
• Review creditor reconciliations and process approved payments.
• Ensure compliance and implement controls to reduce errors, fraud and duplicate payments.
• Report on outstanding queries, team performance and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate creditors processes.

Requirements

• Matric essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field advantageous.
• Proven experience managing creditors or accounts payable, preferably within transportation or logistics.
• Experience with accounting systems and creditor reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Key Skills

• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple queries and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgement, ownership and problem-solving ability.