Group Creditors Manager ( Ref 5072)

JOB PURPOSE

Our client –  Group invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Group Creditors Manager position based in Johannesburg (Jet Park Office). The role is responsible for overall Group Creditors Management within a shared services environment. This entails increasing departmental accuracy and efficiency, automation of procure to pay processes, supplier rationalisation and supplier management and payment with agreed terms. Standardisation of process, structures and support to Divisions is critical in this role. Automation of process and movement into a paperless

environment is a key deliverable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up an effective structure to deliver upon requirements across the Group

• Streamline, standardise all processes, systems and policies

• Adopt a group approach to rationalising supplier base

• Rationalise supplier base completely to take advantage of the group buying power

• Build and develop a strong team that has capacity and capability to manage and control suppliers on an ongoing basis

• Ensure that data base accuracy is improved and all payments are backed up by

contractual agreements/STC’s

• Implement world class standards, practices and policies for creditors across the group

• Implement mechanisation (BOT) technology across the group as well as a shared services structure and technology support for Creditors across the group.

• Responsible for verifying supplier details, payments to be made to correct bank details according to accurate reconciliations and allocated to the correct ledger and supplier accounts

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records, ensure sign-off of all reconciliations

• Effective communication between the Accounts Payable department and internal / external parties

• Compile, analyse, and report financial information to management

• Accurate cash flow forecasting

• Evaluate the validity of the SMS system and decide on whether it is fit for purposes or not. Ensure that the project is completed and used effectively to ensure accurate payment to third party and owner drivers or removed from the business

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Grade 12

• B. Com degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

JOB – RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum:

• Advance Excel

• 5-8 years’ experience in a creditors environment

• 2-3 years’ experience in a Management position

• Shared Services Experience (Advantageous)

• Automation / Digitization experience (Advantageous)

• Extensive knowledge about accounting and management principles and Accounts Payable procedures

• Hands-on experience with accounting software

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets (e.g. in Excel)

• Negotiation skills

• Statistical skills

• Strong planning and problem solving skills

• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships

• Commitment to ethical behaviour with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation

PERSONALITY AND ATTRIBUTES

Minimum:

• Strong leadership and management disposition

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances, while still meeting deadlines

• Must have a diverse personality and ability to communicate professionally with members on all levels

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Ability to foster and maintain relationships

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment

• Positive, energetic, confident and self-motivated

• Must be able to work overtime in order to meet deadlines as set out by Management

 

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