Creditors / Accounts Payable Manager

SUMMARY:
Creditors / Accounts Payable Manager required for Kempton Park based client to take responsibility for  leading the accounts payable (creditors) function, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations, payments, compliance, internal controls, and effective team management.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

• Relevant National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Credit Management certification is advantageous.

• 3–5+ years in creditors/accounts payable.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience managing creditors clerks.
• Experience in multi-company environments.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier queries.

• Accounting software experience (e.g. QuickBooks, Parcel Perfect advantageous).
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of VAT and SARS compliance.

• Manage full creditors function and month-end AP close.
• Supplier reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Prepare payment batches and approval workflows.
• Review age analysis and payment terms.
• Lead and mentor creditors team.
• Liaise with procurement/operations regarding discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Report on creditors ageing, cash flow and risks.
• Ensure accurate records, audit support and continuous process improvement.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Excellent communication and negotiation.
• Leadership and coaching ability.
• Analytical problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• High integrity and confidentiality.