Creditors Supervisor Mr Price Group

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Creditors Supervisor to lead our Accounts Payable function and ensure the effective management of supplier accounts, creditor payments, reconciliations, month-end processes, and team performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving process improvements within the Creditors department.

Responsibilities

Creditors Management

• Review and authorise all creditor payments, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed payment terms.

• Manage supplier master data, including new supplier creation, amendments, and deactivations.

• Monitor and recover supplier debit balances timeously.

• Review aged creditor reports and ensure outstanding items are resolved.

• Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled and cleared before deactivation.

Creditor Reconciliations

• Review and approve supplier reconciliations for all active suppliers.

• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurately attached.

• Investigate and resolve outstanding supplier statement queries and long-outstanding reconciling items.

Month-End Processing

• Oversee the processing of monthly creditor penalties and adjustments.

• Review Vendor Balance Reports and ensure all payments are processed.

• Ensure intercompany payments and cash repatriations are processed accurately.

• Manage the Accounts Payable month-end close across all countries.

• Ensure payment journals are posted within prescribed timelines.

• Review and resolve unmatched receipts and invoices.

Compliance, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and internal controls.

• Maintain and update process documentation.

• Provide accurate cash flow information to business stakeholders and Treasury.

• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.

BEE Administration

• Ensure active suppliers have valid BEE certificates on file.

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain updated certificates.

People Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team.

• Provide coaching, guidance and support to team members.

• Foster a professional, service-oriented and high-performance culture.

• Conduct regular team meetings, training sessions and performance discussions.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Creditors or Accounts Payable environment.

At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.

Strong knowledge of creditor reconciliations, month-end processes, supplier management and financial controls.

Mr Price Group is hiring for this full-time position in Durban.

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