Accounts Payable Manager

About this role

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd, is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager at its Distribution Centre in Nelspruit. The role keeps the creditors function running well, covering both supplier and retailer accounts.

What you’ll do

• Lead, develop and manage the creditors team, including performance reviews, coaching and training.
• Keep the accounts payable ledger accurate, balanced daily and monthly, and processed on time.
• Run payment cycles and supplier reconciliations, and monitor creditor days and payment performance.
• Handle supplier and retailer claims and payment queries, and train suppliers on claims and payment systems.
• Prepare creditors cash flow forecasts and manage accruals, rebates and commission calculations.
• Maintain internal controls, work with internal and external auditors, and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Lead automation and workflow improvements, including EDI and system integrations, and special projects.

What you need

• Matric.
• B Com or Accounting qualification (required).
• At least 5 years of creditors experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years of management experience in FMCG.
• High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with figures accurately and under pressure, and to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP (advantageous).

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced finance professional who has managed a creditors team in a fast-moving retail or FMCG setting. You should enjoy working with numbers, suppliers and people, and be comfortable taking ownership of month-end and year-end deadlines.

Tips before you apply

• Have your B Com or Accounting certificate and matric certificate ready to upload.
• Show your creditors experience with clear examples, such as team size, ledger volumes and the systems you used.
• Name the FMCG businesses where you managed people, and mention any SAP experience in detail.