Creditors Manager

Merand Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Recruitment is seeking an experienced Creditors Manager to own the transporter creditors function in Durbanville, Western Cape. You will manage the complete creditors process, including payments, reconciliations, queries, and team performance, while building strong transporter relationships and identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

The role requires leadership, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in creditors or accounts payable, ideally in transport or logistics.
• Experience with accounting systems and creditor reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Creditors team.
• Oversee transporter relationships and onboarding.
• Manage creditor reconciliations and implement approved payments.
• Ensure compliance and controls to reduce errors and fraud.
• Report on outstanding queries and team performance.

Skills

People management

Creditors / AP

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software / ERP

Job description

Creditors Manager Merand Recruitment•Durbanville, Western Cape, ZA

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Creditors professional to take ownership of the transporter creditors function. This role will oversee the full creditors process, including payments, reconciliations, queries, compliance and team performance, while building strong transporter relationships and identifying opportunities to improve and streamline processes.

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

• 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.

**ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WILL BE CONTACTED**