Head of Creditors

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Creditors to own the full Accounts Payable function across multiple properties in Johannesburg. This senior role focuses on accuracy, strong controls, and leadership to drive improvements in AP processes.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in creditors and at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, with ERP experience (SAP or Pastel) and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years experience in creditors / accounts payable.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing creditors across multiple entities, branches or properties is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes and controls.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP, Pastel or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full creditors / accounts payable function across multiple properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Review and approve creditors reconciliations and payment runs.
• Monitor outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead, mentor and develop the creditors team.
• Allocate workloads and ensure deadlines and payment cycles are met.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries.
• Work with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the creditors function.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Manage payment cycles in line with cash flow requirements.
• Prepare and review creditors ageing reports.
• Provide creditors-related reporting to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and controls.
• Drive system enhancements and automation within the AP function.

Skills

Accounts payable

Leadership

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting Diploma or Degree

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Job description

A well-established and growing organisation is looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Creditors to take ownership of the full Accounts Payable function across multiple properties.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a strong creditors professional who is passionate about accuracy, controls, team leadership and process improvement , and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full creditors / accounts payable function across multiple properties
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices
• Review and approve creditors reconciliations and payment runs
• Monitor outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies
• Lead, mentor and develop the creditors team
• Allocate workloads and ensure deadlines and payment cycles are consistently met
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment-related issues
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and procedures
• Identify and mitigate risks within the creditors function
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Manage payment cycles in line with cash flow requirements
• Prepare and review creditors ageing reports
• Provide creditors-related reporting and insights to senior management
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and controls
• Drive system enhancements and automation within the AP function

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Relevant Finance / Accounting Diploma or Degree
• 7 - 10 years' experience within creditors / accounts payable
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Experience managing creditors across multiple entities, branches or properties will be advantageous
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes and controls
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with SAP, Pastel or a similar ERP/accounting system