Head of Creditors(FN 61) at Werkie

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable function, including capturing, verifying, and processing supplier invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers, service providers, and medical equipment vendors.
• Receive creditor invoices, capture them on Pastel, and process supplier payments.
• Upload bank, credit card, and debit card transactions onto Pastel.
• Reconcile current accounts, credit card statements, and debit card statements.
• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts and statements while resolving discrepancies.
• Send notifications to patients regarding credits and their refunds.
• Handle private sundry, Compensation Commissioner, and Attorneys’ payments received.
• Capture payments and receipts on Pastel.
• Maintain an Excel list of Attorneys who make payments that must be allocated between patient accounts.
• Oversee the creditors team and ensure compliance with financial procedures and payment timelines.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers and resolve queries professionally.
• Monitor and control cash flow related to accounts payable.
• Prepare and review monthly creditors reconciliations, payment schedules, and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and procurement procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of medical billing structures including ICD-10 coding and PMB/PMG frameworks where relevant.

Job Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric).
• Relevant financial qualification (Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years relevant work experience in a creditors or accounts payable role.
• Proven experience in a Creditors / Accounts Payable role, preferably within a healthcare or professional services environment.
• Extensive experience working with Pastel or similar accounting software.
• Advanced reconciliation skills including supplier accounts, bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage high volumes of invoices and multiple supplier accounts accurately.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and guide junior team members.
• Own reliable transport and valid license.

Key Characteristics:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accountability and reliability in financial processes.