Creditors Manager at Network Recruitment

About the job

• Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable and team leadership?
• My client is looking for a Creditors Manager to oversee the accounts payable function, ensure financial compliance, and drive process improvements within our finance department.
• This role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of Creditors Clerks.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of payments.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Financial Oversight & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate financial records and supplier accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and support annual audit processes.
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, such as vendors and service providers.

Process Improvement & Best Practices:

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in accounts payable.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage collaboration across departments to streamline financial processes.

System & Strategy Execution:

• Continuously review and refine financial systems and procedures.
• Support the Finance Manager in implementing financial strategies.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools and a paperless environment.

People & Team Management:

• Drive a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth.
• Ensure resource allocation and workload distribution align with business needs.
• Foster an inclusive and high-performance finance team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric and relevant finance or accounting qualification.
• 3 years proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with financial systems and process automation is an advantage.