Creditors Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in South Africa is seeking a Finance Professional with over 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable management to lead a team. This role includes managing creditor payments, team training, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills to optimize process efficiency and maintain vendor relations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable managerial role.
• Strong understanding of compliance and company policies.
• Experience in team management and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage Creditors Team Leaders & Clerks.
• Ensure timely Creditor Payments according to policy.
• Train and guide team members as needed.
• Control and plan the creditors team’s work.
• Manage accounts and process improvements.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Vendor Management

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Main Job Functions :

Finance Professional with at least 5 years of experience performing Accounts Payable function in a managerial role.

Job Responsibilities :

• Manage Creditors Team Leaders & Clerks on the daily tasks.
• Effectively manage and ensure Creditor Payments are executed timeously and according to the payment policy.
• Provide Training & Guidance where needed to the team.
• Controlling and planning the work of the creditor’s team to ensure the department meets its deadlines and responsibilities in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Managing Credit Notes with Service Providers with thorough investigation.
• Responsible for the overall operation of the creditors department, including advising on and initiating changes necessary to process, procedures.
• Review age analysis and Work In Progress.
• Ensuring compliance to company policies.
• Management and maintenance of the vendor Masterfile & monthly payment file.
• Supporting, motivating, deploying, and training a team of +- 15 staff.
• Work hand in hand with Procurement in respect of trade vendor vetting and cashbook vendor vetting.
• Checking and approving supplier payment packs.
• Ensure the AP Ledger and related control accounts are balanced to the respective GL.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Manage and Perform account allocations.
• Stand in for the Team member as and when needed.
• Process Analysis to analyse the current process vs volumes and the ability to streamline processes.
• Building relationships with Service Providers.
• Assist in problem | query resolutions.
• Providing Statistical and Data Analysis reports.