Creditors Supervisor

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Job & Company Descriptions
My client, a leader in the Automotive sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Creditors Supervisor to join their finance team. This role is critical in supporting reconciliation approvals, managing staff, and resolving queries, while maintaining efficient creditors systems, processes, and procedures for a centralized Accounts Payable function. The Creditors Supervisor will also serve as a backup for the National Accounts Payable Manager when needed.
 
As a Creditors Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:
Team Leadership & Service Excellence:

• Oversee daily activities of team members to ensure high service standards are consistently met.
• Ensure smooth transaction processing, aligning with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct first-level review and approval of payment runs.
• Approve reconciliations and address supplier and business inquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with other service departments regarding orders, queries, and payments.
• Ensure timely payment processing and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of tax compliance within accounts payable.
• Ensure full compliance with FICA requirements.

• Generate management reports on accounts payable activities, including aging summaries.

• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and prevent fraud.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and implement automation within accounts payable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Regularly review and update internal controls, ensuring policy improvements across the company.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Ensure up-to-date vendor information in the Accounts Payable module.
• Build, train, and manage an efficient, independent team to handle daily responsibilities.
• Manage vendor aging analysis and address any discrepancies between invoices and orders.
• Support creditors clerks to improve team performance and morale.
• Compile and submit accurate monthly team reports to management.
• Monitor and recommend updates to vendor information, including banking details.
• Approve team leave in line with operational needs.
• Assist auditors during the audit process.
• Develop and implement a succession plan, promoting staff growth and career progression within the team.

• Lead the creditors team to ensure timely supplier payments, preventing service disruptions.
• Address supplier inquiries promptly, providing necessary documentation and information.
• Ensure payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and in compliance with accounting standards.