Creditors Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

? Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

? Minimum five years’ credit management experience in a fast-paced and target driven environment

? Diploma / Degree relevant to the position

? Legal related background will be an advantage

? Commercial / Industrial background

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

To effectively manage the Accounts Payable Department by ensuring suppliers and sub-contractors are paid on time, maximising payment terms, maintaining accurate records and reporting.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS & ATTRIBUTES

? Working knowledge of Pastel or similar accounting packages
? Working knowledge of MX
? Knowledge of the Courier industry very advantageous
? MS office applications, with excellent Excel skills
? Ability to work and interact with all departments
? Excellent numerical skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE (but not limited to)
? Ensure that suppliers are paid per the agreed terms and conditions and policies and procedures
? Check and authorize creditor payments
? Implement and maintain sound internal controls and standards are maintained within the accounts payable system
? Ensure that all payments are supported by valid documentation and approved by the company
? Ensure that risk register is updated quarterly and all risks identified have mitigating controls
? Manage Creditors conversion cycle as per the company policies and procedures
? Ensure readiness for all audits undertaken in Creditors section
? Ensure that there are no significant and repeat findings on all audits conducted
? Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the releasing of retentions and guarantees.
? Custodian of the surety and guarantee letters and process
? Prepare month-end reports to management
? Provide creditors input to management accounts
? Ensure that staff members adhere to company code of conduct
? Control opening of new creditors/ completing creditor applications
? Maintenance of Creditors database
? Review aged payables
? Review creditors targets with team
? Meet with suppliers to address queries
? Develop supplier management
? Undertake projects as required
? Prepare weekly and monthly cash flows
? Ensure team members’ ability to deliver required work
? Create an enabling environment for team members to perform
? Encourage and recognize performance
? Preparation of BBEEE Scorecard (Procurement)