Creditors and Cashbook Manager

About the position

This large, successful, and well-known Import and Distribution Company, requires a pivotal Member of their Finance Team - the Creditors and Cashbook Manager! You will lead a Team of 8 who will need strong mentorship and guidance to meet all their strict deadlines and keeping their Books clean. You will be doing both Local and Forex Payments, ensuring accuracy, timelines and compliance across all Creditors Functions.
You will also be expected to update all Policies and Procedures, as required in order to ensure a seamless, quick process ensuring all risk mitagation.
This role demands a high-energy Individual, who thrives under pressure and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities amongst others:
Vendor Management and Credit Applications

• Oversee the Full Vendor On-boarding and Credit Application Process, ensuring thorough due diligence, correct documentation and compliance

Cashbook Oversight and Forex Payments

• Manage all Local and Foreign Payments, ensuring accurate Cashbook entries, correct allocations, and reconciliation to Bank Statements

VAT Compliance and Tax accuracy

• Ensure the correct VAT Treatment of all Transactions, including Cross-border Payments, Capital Assets and Expense Claims
• Capital Assets Accounting Account for Capital Purchases immediately, ensuring timely recognition, tagging and tracking as per Accounting Standards

Cashflow and Expense Projections

• Develop and maintain Weekly Cash Projection Models and Weekly Expense Forecasts, proactively highlighting pressure points and funding needs

Assist with Annual Budgets

This exciting role requires Full Accounting Experience, as it is much more than a Creditors Manager role. It offers fantastic growth opportunities into the greater Finance Team, and you will be working in a Positive, Team-Orientated Working Environment. It also offers a chance to be part of a trusted Brand in a fast-paced Industry, that knows that Staff are crucial to their continued success.
BCom (Accounting) NOT NEGOTIABLE. At least 5 years' Accounting and Creditors experience, solid Leadership Skills.

Desired Skills:

• BCom (Accounting) NOT NEGOTIABLE
• At least 5 years' Accounting and Creditors experience
• Solid Leadership Skills

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Performance Bonus