Head of Department: Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Head of Department for Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors. This role involves strategic leadership in a dynamic finance division, ensuring operational accuracy and team growth. The ideal candidate will manage high-volume operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving excellence in financial practices. The position offers a supportive environment with performance bonuses, flexible working hours, and modern office facilities.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave

Onsite Barista

Subsidised snacks & vending machines

Discounted ISP packages

Fixed flexi-time

Subsidised parking

Central Claremont offices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions.
• Proven years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team.
• Set departmental goals and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal and audit standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

Google Workspace

Job description

Head of Department – Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors

Join Faircape Group’s Expanding Finance Division

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role with strategic impact? Faircape Group is looking for a Head of Department: Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors to lead, manage, and oversee the entire function within our multi-entity, high-performance organisation.

Faircape Group is a respected name across a range of industries, including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, ISP, Utility Management, Infrastructure Installation, and Property Management. If you’re excited about managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and leading a finance team within a growing organisation, this is the ideal opportunity.

Why Join Faircape?We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, you’ll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth.

What We Offer: Quarterly performance bonuses – Recognising your leadership and delivery Long service leave – We reward commitment Onsite Barista – Fresh coffee on demand Subsidised snacks & vending machines – For that midday boost Discounted ISP packages – Stay connected affordably Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) – Support for work-life balance Subsidised parking – Convenient and cost-effective Central Claremont offices – Modern workspaces near Cavendish Square

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team
• Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff
• Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls
• Manage staff resources … workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle
• Oversee the full creditor cycle
• Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow

• Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards
• Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants
• Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules
• Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions
• Proven years in a supervisory or management role
• Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments
• Experience with Xero is beneficial
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability
• Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
• Tech-savvy – Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous
• Proven problem-solving capability under pressure
• Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change
• High level of integrity and accountability

Additional Requirements:

• Clear credit, criminal, and health records
• Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities

Working Hours: Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00, with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between 07h00 and 18h00, subject to manager approval.

To learn more about working at Faircape, visit: https://faircape.co.za/why-work-with-us/

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.