Creditors Supervisor - AP Lead & Automation Initiatives

Tiger Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day AP operations within the Shared Services Centre. You will supervise creditors clerks, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting internal controls and audits.

The role focuses on driving automation, accuracy, and compliance. You will manage a team, coordinate with the AP Manager on automation initiatives, and contribute to cash flow forecasting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in accounts payable or creditors management, FMCG preferred.
• Vendor reconciliations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the creditors clerks, including task allocation, training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and creditor reconciliations
• Review and sign off creditor statement and payment reconciliations as a key control prior to payment release by the CU supervisor
• Forward supplier master data changes to the Supplier Master Data team when contacted by suppliers directly
• Oversee local payment processing and ensure payments are executed within agreed terms
• Contribute to the weekly cash flow forecast by providing accurate AP-related payment data
• Support the AP Manager’s automation strategy by identifying process improvements and adopting AP automation tools
• Assist internal and external auditors with AP-related audit queries and documentation
• Ensure proper AP financial controls and systems are in place and consistently applied
• Manage the creditors control account and ensure month-end reconciliation is completed accurately
• Other AP-related duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

Skills

Accounts payable management

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

B.Com Accounting degree or Technikon Diploma

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

AP automation tools

Job description

Tiger Brands is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day AP operations within the Shared Services Centre. You will supervise creditors clerks, ensure timely invoice processing, and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting internal controls and audits.

The role focuses on driving automation, accuracy, and compliance. You will manage a team, coordinate with the AP Manager on automation initiatives, and contribute to cash flow forecasting.