Accounts Payable Supervisor

Ikwezi Mining; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is looking for a Payments Controller to oversee the creditors team and manage the payment processes for suppliers and transporters. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy in documentation and timely payments while leading a data capturing team. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a diploma or degree in bookkeeping and at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a related role.
• Proficient in digital communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the data capturing team and ensure timely capture of documents.
• Perform diesel usage reconciliations and collaborate with the diesel team.
• Manage the end-to-end process of paying transporter and supplier invoices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping

Job description

Job Description: Payments Controller

The payments controller is responsible for overseeing the creditors team, as well as the administration and processing of transport evidence and submissions to facilitate payments for suppliers and transporters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Oversee the data capturing team and their processing of data on the ERP/SAP system. Ensure timely capture and verification of proof of delivery (POD), logbooks, load sheets, invoices, and payment requisitions.
2. Reconciliations: Perform diesel usage reconciliations for different routes and collaborate with the diesel team for verification. Separate transporter routes for long and short distances to apply correct rates and ensure billing accuracy.
3. Auditing and Reporting: Audit documentation and processes to minimize errors, including verifying PODs, documents, invoices, and internal compliance. Assist in compiling transport payment reports as needed.
4. Payment Process Coordination: Manage the end-to-end process of paying transporter and supplier invoices to prevent delays that could affect service delivery.
5. Queries Management: Act as the first point of contact for transport payment queries from transporters and internal stakeholders. Ensure timely responses to avoid payment delays.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a related role
• Excellent English communication skills
• Proficient in digital communication tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines