Head of Creditors

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011441/JLo

Date posted:

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Lead the creditors function. Drive accuracy. Strengthen supplier relationships.

POSITION INFO:
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

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