Creditor Coordinator

1 week ago

Centurion, South Africa Afgri Full time

This role is responsible for overseeing the company’s entire accounts payable function. This includes managing relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring timely and accurate payments, optimising cash flow, and implementing controls to maintain the integrity of the accounts payable process. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, financial acumen, and a proactive approach to supplier management.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Proven experience in creditor management or accounts payable, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software SAP systems.
- Knowledge of relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
- Qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field (Diploma or BCom preferred).

**Key Performance Areas**
- Lead and manage the creditors/accounts payable team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key creditors and vendors, serving as the primary point of contact.
- Negotiate favourable payment terms, early settlement discounts, and resolve disputes effectively.
- Review creditor reconciliations, ensure issues are resolved, and payments get done.
- Monitor and manage the creditor ageing report to ensure timely payments and mitigate risks of late payment penalties.
- Prepare forecast for daily/weekly payments.
- Forecast and manage weekly/monthly cash flow related to supplier payments.
- Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to support risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Support audits and ensure alignment with tax and regulatory frameworks (e.g., VAT compliance).
- Provide the financial manager with monthly accrual reports.
- Collaborate closely with procurement and finance departments to streamline processes and align on supplier terms.
- Continuously assess and improve creditor systems, workflows, and automation tools.
- Improve the effectiveness and productivity of the creditors' team.
- Vet and register new suppliers in line with company compliance, risk, and procurement standards
- Conduct formal vendor evaluations at least twice a year to assess performance, compliance, and risk exposure.

**Closing Date: 18 July 2025**
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