Main Purpose: To oversee the daily operations of the creditors’ team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors, adherence to company policies, and maintenance of strong internal controls. To act as a key liaison between the finance department, procurement, and external vendors, and supports month-end closing activities.

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise and lead the creditors team, including training, workload management, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, query resolution and payments.
• Review and approve vendor reconciliations prepared by the creditors’ administrators.
• Prepare payment proposals for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare month end accounts payable sub ledger reconciliations.
• Regular review and action plan against the GRIR vendor accounts.
• Planning and preparation of foreign payments in coordination with the Treasury Department.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor queries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and manage payment cycles to optimize cash flow.
• Enforce compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and tax regulations.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to improve purchase-to-pay processes.
• Prepare monthly AP reports and assist in financial audits and internal reviews.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/skills:

• Ability to function optimally in a high-volume environment.
• Prior involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Requirements:

• National Diploma in Accounting or related field.
• 5 + Years' relevant creditors/accounts payable experience, with at least 1 – 2 years’ in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable best practices, VAT compliance regulations and financial regulations.
• Computer literate (MS Office and accounting software e.g. SAP).