Accounts Payable Manager
Job Placements · Bo-Kaap, Western Cape
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Qetello Holdings is recruiting on behalf of our client, a dynamic organisation within the transportation and logistics industry, for an experienced Transporter Creditors Manager to lead their Creditors Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transporter payments, reconciliations and query resolution, while overseeing departmental operations, team performance, transporter relationships, POD management, accounting controls and compliance.
This role is ideal for an experienced creditors/accounts payable professional with strong people management, analytical and relationship-building skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team to achieve departmental objectives.
Manage staff performance, training, recruitment, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
Provide regular reporting to the Finance Manager on outstanding queries, staff management and operational matters.
Build and maintain strong relationships with transporters.
Manage the onboarding of new transporters and coordinate meetings regarding SOP requirements.
Monitor and manage outstanding PODs and transporter queries.
Oversee the end-to-end resolution of creditor and transporter queries.
Review monthly creditor reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
Upload approved payments onto the accounting system, ensuring correct amounts and references
Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Implement controls to minimise financial risks, errors, fraud and duplicate payments.
Identify opportunities to improve, automate and optimise creditors processes and workflows
Work closely with the Finance Manager and other Creditors Manager to ensure effective departmental operations.
Minimum Requirement
Matric / Grade 12 – Essential
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field – Advantageous
Proven experience in a Creditors or Accounts Payable Management role.
Experience within the transportation or logistics industry will be advantageous.
Experience with creditor reconciliations and accounting systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with accounting systems such as Acumatica will be advantageous.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will have
Strong people-management and leadership skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of creditor reconciliations and ageing analysis
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