Creditors Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

A diversified group of companies based in Bryanston, Johannesburg is looking for a Creditors Manager to take ownership of payment requisitions and creditors across the group.

This is a hands-on accounts payable role with group-wide reach. You will run the full payable cycle — from requisition and authorisation through to payment and reconciliation — for all group companies, and be the person the Financial Manager relies on for an accurate, current picture of what the group owes and when it is due. The role carries one direct report.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reports to the Financial Manager.
• One direct report.
• Works closely with internal departments across the group companies, and directly with vendors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts payable management, preferably within a group structure.
• Direct experience with payment requisitions and creditor management.
• Strong working understanding of accounts payable processes and controls.

Systems

• Sage — the group’s accounting system. Direct Sage experience is a strong advantage; experience on a comparable ERP will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Payment Requisitions and Authorisation

• Process and review payment requisitions for all group companies, checking authorisation and accuracy before payment.
• Ensure all group creditors are paid accurately and on time, in line with company policies and procedures.

Accounts Payable Cycle and Reconciliation

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle — invoice matching, coding, and posting to the general ledger.
• Reconcile creditor statements and resolve discrepancies directly with vendors.
• Monitor accounts to keep payments current, and investigate any delayed payments.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised accounts payable records.

Reporting and Month-End

• Prepare monthly accounts payable reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist the Financial Manager with cash flow forecasting related to accounts payable.

Compliance and Stakeholder Liaison

• Ensure compliance with all financial and tax regulations relating to creditors.
• Liaise with internal departments and vendors to resolve queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the group’s vendors.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail — accurate work, first time, at volume.
• Numerical and analytical — comfortable interrogating figures and finding what does not tie up.
• Organised — manages time well and prioritises across competing group demands.
• Communicates well — deals confidently with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Works under pressure — holds accuracy and meets deadlines through month-end and year-end.
• Systems disciplined — works through the accounting system and keeps the records clean.

Thrive People & Strategy is an equal opportunity recruiter. All appointments will be made in line with the client’s employment equity commitments and applicable South African legislation.