- Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
- Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
- Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes and staff expense claims.
- Manage weekly and monthly local and foreign supplier payments.
- Monitor supplier ageing, outstanding liabilities and payment commitments.
- Oversee foreign supplier administration, including import documentation and Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) utilisation.
- Prepare creditors payment forecasts and contribute to company cash flow forecasting.
- Manage monthly BEE123 preferential procurement submissions.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end Accounts Payable reconciliations, reporting and General Ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, VAT legislation and audit requirements.
- Lead, coach and develop the Creditors Clerk, fostering accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Accounts Payable or Creditors role.
- At least 2 years' experience leading or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and internal financial controls.
- Experience processing local and foreign supplier payments.
- Good understanding of imports, foreign exchange transactions and supplier reconciliations.
- Sound knowledge of VAT legislation relating to Accounts Payable.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working on an ERP system; Syspro experience is highly advantageous.
- Experience with online banking platforms for processing supplier payments.