Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

You are responsible for supervising the day-to-day accounts payable operations within the Shared Services Centre, ensuring all creditors are paid accurately and within agreed payment terms. You will manage and develop a team of creditors clerks, support the AP Manager’s automation strategy, maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensure consistent compliance with all internal controls, policies and procedures. You will assist internal and external auditors with AP-related audits and queries.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Supervise and manage the creditors clerks, including task allocation, training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and creditor reconciliations
• Review and sign off creditor statement and payment reconciliations as a key control prior to payment release by the CU supervisor
• Forward supplier master data changes to the Supplier Master Data team when contacted by suppliers directly
• Oversee local payment processing and ensure payments are executed within agreed terms
• Contribute to the weekly cash flow forecast by providing accurate AP-related payment data
• Support the AP Manager’s automation strategy by identifying process improvements and adopting AP automation tools
• Assist internal and external auditors with AP-related audit queries and documentation
• Ensure proper AP financial controls and systems are in place and consistently applied
• Manage the creditors control account and ensure month-end reconciliation is completed accurately
• Other AP-related duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key attributes and competencies

B.Com Accounting degree or Technikon Diploma

Ability to work under pressure

Strong accounts payable and creditors management background

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Supervisory and people management capability

Proficient with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle), Excel and AP automation tools

Experience

3–5 years in accounts payable or creditors management, FMCG preferred

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.