Accounts Payable Supervisor

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

My client in the manufacturing / automotive industry is seeking to employ an Account Payable Supervisor to join their company in Germinston.

Duties include:

• Develop, implement and maintain an effective and professional accounts payable system. Responsible to achieve optimal prompt payment discounts from suppliers. Supervise the accounts payable processing and relationships with suppliers, procurement and operations. Oversee the daily functions of the Accounts payable team. Ensure the accuracy and quality of reconciliations to meet company’s standards. Identify potential problems and resolve proactively. Ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the department is maintained
• Ensure the full accounts payable functions are well controlled and regular payments are made to all suppliers, both local and foreign vendors in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Check payment reconciliation, verify and sign off remittance and payment reconciliations
• Ensure all new supplier account details are vetted and have been correctly captured in the Creditors master file
• Responsible for the completion of weekly cash flow reports and monthly payment forecast reports
• Updating of customs vat and clearing agents’ payment forecast
• Responsible for the accrual and journal information, ensuring it is gathered and processed monthly in conjunction with re-allocation journals
• Preparation and review of the age analysis reconciliation on a monthly basis
• Supervise and mentor staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12.
• BCom degree or finance related/imports qualification
• 5 to 10 years creditors experience
• Preferably over 5 years experience in a supervisory role
• At least 1 to 2 years imports experience
• Sound knowledge of Incoterms
• Sound knowledge of SAP