Senior AP & Creditors Leader

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a senior Head of Creditors to own the full Accounts Payable function across multiple properties. You will lead, develop and ensure accurate processing of invoices, reconciliations and payment cycles in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7–10 years in creditors/AP, with at least 3 years in a leadership position and strong ERP experience (SAP/Pastel). A diploma or degree in finance is required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Accounts payable

Process improvement

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Finance / Accounting diploma or degree

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a senior Head of Creditors to own the full Accounts Payable function across multiple properties. You will lead, develop and ensure accurate processing of invoices, reconciliations and payment cycles in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7–10 years in creditors/AP, with at least 3 years in a leadership position and strong ERP experience (SAP/Pastel). A diploma or degree in finance is required.