Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo control the creditors department and supervise the functions performed by the team.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Creditors Management:<\/p>\n
\tConduct rotational reviews of creditor account reconciliations.
\n\tEnsure follow-up and resolution of long outstanding and complex queries with suppliers.
\n\tMonitor the status of creditor reconciliations and the unresolved queries within the reconciliations.
\n\tPrompt and drive the resolution of queries within the department.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Payment Management:<\/p>\n
\tManage the posting of down payments.
\n\tReview and release blocked invoices for payment, where appropriate business reason exists.
\n\tCheck, authorise and release the Host-to-Host payment runs.<\/p>\n
GR\/IR (Goods Receipt \/ Invoice Receipt) Account Management:<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse the GR\/IR Account.
\n\tManage the manual clearing of the GR\/IR account.
\n\tInitiate and supervise the process to identify receipts to be closed.
\n\tObtain the necessary authorization to reverse \u201cinvalid\u201d receipts.
\n\tOversee the reversal process.<\/p>\n
Reporting:<\/p>\n
\tPrepare reports detailing price variances, queries and outstanding invoices.
\n\tPrepare and maintain report of closed GR\/IR receipts.<\/p>\n
SAP Maintenance:<\/p>\n
\tAttend training and obtain skills and expertise required to be the Group SAP \u201csuper- user\u201d for accounts payable.
\n\tProvide on-the-job SAP training to team members.
\n\tEnsure any new team members are adequately trained to fulfill their functions in the SAP environment.
\n\tAllocate appropriate access to users and monitor activity.<\/p>\n
General Administration:<\/p>\n
\tFile and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
\n\tCompile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.<\/p>\n
Information and Data management:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
\n\tShare relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.<\/p>\n
Teamwork and Self-Management:<\/p>\n
\tTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
\n\tFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
\n\tInform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
\n\tSupport and drive the business core values.
\n\tManage colleagues and client\u2019s expectations and communicate appropriately.
\n\tDemonstrate willingness to help others and \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d to meet team targets and objectives.
\n\tChampion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
\n\tParticipate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.<\/p>\n
Staff Management:<\/p>\n
\tLead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.
\n\tMonitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
\n\tManage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
\n\tCoach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
\n\tManage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organisational deliverables and standards.
\n\tManage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
\n\tChampion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
\n\tConduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
\n\tEstablish sound staff and labour organising and communication structures and systems.
\n\tLead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
\n\tConduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.<\/p>\n
Key Relationships<\/p>\n
Internal:<\/p>\n
\tVector.
\n\tFinance commercial teams.<\/p>\n
External:<\/p>\n
\tSuppliers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tMatric (Grade 12).
\n\tA degree or diploma in accounting preferable (extensive experience and proven track record will be considered as alternative).
\n\tMinimum of 5 years in a creditor control or related accounting function.
\n\tProven experience in an SAP environment.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
\tCreditor management principles and practices.
\n\tSAP utilisation.
\n\tVerbal and written communication.
\n\tComputer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel).
\n\tReport writing.
\n\tInterpersonal.
\n\tProblem solving.
\n\tDecision-making.
\n\tAnalytical thinking.
\n\tNumeracy.
\n\tAn understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom-line sensitivity.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.vectorlog.com\/ ) or<\/p>\n
vectorlog.csod.com<\/p>\n
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