Creditors Manager

Description:

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My client, a worldwide leader in delivering efficient, fully integrated logistics and transportation solutions for perishable goods, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Creditors Manager to join their finance team. The Creditors Manager will oversee the financial cost of sales for the group, reviewing and verifying vendor invoice details, and processing payments to vendors or contractors.

As a Creditors Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Financial Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to IFRS for SMEs.
• Contribute to the annual audit process for the group, including pre-audit meetings and coordinating with Finance Managers.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as Shipping Lines, within established guidelines.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress updates and highlight any problem areas to the FM/Group FM.

Optimizing Best Practices | Continuous Growth & Effective Communication:

• Identify opportunities for improvement by evaluating current business trends, researching best practices, and applying relevant principles.
• Collaborate closely with all business units to foster positive feedback loops and continuous improvements.
• Work alongside managers and teams to coach and mentor staff, developing their skills and professional growth.
• Enhance cross-functional team collaboration through clear, focused, and effective communication.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, trends, and developments by engaging in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in relevant networks and organizations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and system improvements.

Systems and Processes:

• Continuously assess systems and propose improvements to the FM.
• Embrace new technologies, such as transitioning to a paperless environment, where applicable.

Finance Strategy:

• Support the FM in executing the finance strategy, ensuring alignment with operational goals, plans, and policies.
• Guide and support teams to ensure consistency with the overall business strategy.
• Mentor key personnel, fostering their professional growth and assisting with their duties as needed.

People and Team Management:

• Oversee the management of direct reports, ensuring efficient resource capacity and cross-skill growth.
• Focus on developing individuals by building on their core strengths and skills, maintaining a healthy talent pool for the business unit.
• Promote participative leadership, strong communication, and collaboration within the team.
• Foster collaboration with all business areas and encourage coaching and peer-to-peer learning.

Qualifications & Skills:
Completed Matric. (Mathematics and Accounting)
Completed Bcom in Accounting would be beneficial.
3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Requirements:

• Ensure adherence to IFRS for SMEs.
• Contribute to the annual audit process for the group, including pre-audit meetings and coordinating with Finance Managers.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as Shipping Lines, within established guidelines.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress updates and highlight any problem areas to the FM/Group FM.

• Identify opportunities for improvement by evaluating current business trends, researching best practices, and applying relevant principles.
• Collaborate closely with all business units to foster positive feedback loops and continuous improvements.
• Work alongside managers and teams to coach and mentor staff, developing their skills and professional growth.
• Enhance cross-functional team collaboration through clear, focused, and effective communication.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, trends, and developments by engaging in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in relevant networks and organizations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and system improvements.

• Continuously assess systems and propose improvements to the FM.
• Embrace new technologies, such as transitioning to a paperless environment, where applicable.

• Support the FM in executing the finance strategy, ensuring alignment with operational goals, plans, and policies.
• Guide and support teams to ensure consistency with the overall business strategy.
• Mentor key personnel, fostering their professional growth and assisting with their duties as needed.

• Oversee the management of direct reports, ensuring efficient resource capacity and cross-skill growth.
• Focus on developing individuals by building on their core strengths and skills, maintaining a healthy talent pool for the business unit.
• Promote participative leadership, strong communication, and collaboration within the team.
• Foster collaboration with all business areas and encourage coaching and peer-to-peer learning.