Creditors Manager

Durbanville Classifieds; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Durbanville Classifieds is seeking a capable Accounts Payable/creditors supervisor in Durbanville to lead the creditors team and drive accurate supplier payments.

You will manage performance, develop staff, and oversee reconciliations, queries and supplier relationships while implementing controls to reduce errors and fraud and exploring automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.