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.

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. 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.