About the position
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for reconciliations, problem-solving, and process improvement? We are looking for a detail-oriented Creditors Specialist to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing complex supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring the integrity of the accounts payable function.
About the Role
As the Creditors Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable function. You will be responsible for performing complex local and foreign supplier reconciliations, resolving high-level vendor queries, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and providing analytical support to the finance team. You will also act as a technical resource within the creditors department, helping to drive continuous improvement and best practices.
Reconciliations & Analysis
- Perform complex reconciliations for local and foreign supplier accounts.
- Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items and long-outstanding queries.
- Manage supplier contracts and settlement reconciliations.
- Prepare consumption reports and capture consignment stock settlements.
- Update pricing information within SAP.
- Oversee the clearing of GR/IR accounts and ensure timely invoice matching.
- Generate monthly reconciliation tracking schedules.
Accounts Payable Processing & Reporting
- Review and process non-standard expenses, including debit orders, credit card statements, rentals, fuel, and recurring expenses.
- Process one-time supplier transactions and clear outstanding items.
- Prepare regular reports including:
- Vendor ageing reports with commentary.
- GR/IR accrual reports.
- Reconciliation completion dashboards.
- Support month-end reporting and accounts payable close activities.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier queries and payment issues.
- Liaise with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
- Assist with supplier onboarding and validate supplier master data.
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
- Maintain accurate supplier master data, including banking details and payment terms.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and efficiencies.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Creditors.
- At least 2 years' experience handling complex reconciliations and supplier query resolution.
- SAP experience will be highly advantageous.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and bookkeeping principles.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
- AP
- accounts payable
- creditors
