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Senior Creditor Controller

Senior Creditor Controller

SenwesZA
5 days ago
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Job title : Senior Creditor Controller

Job Location : North West,

Deadline : December 01, 2025

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  • Senwes is seeking the services of a Senior Creditor Controller To oversee and control the full creditors function through effective management of reconciliations, dispute resolution, vendor relationships, and payment processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity.

    • Creditors Accounts control

  • Verify the completeness and accuracy of reconciliations for all active accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Review reconciliations containing high-value or aged reconciling items and ensure appropriate follow-up.
  • Investigate long-outstanding items on vendor statements and system balances.
  • Conduct sample invoice reviews to ensure compliance with Income Tax and VAT legislation.
  • Report material reconciling items promptly to stakeholders to uphold audit and accounting cut-off principles.
  • Test vendor accounts to confirm accuracy, completeness, and validity of entries.
  • Review and approve vendor payment batches, rebates, and discounts.
  • Monitor the GRIR account to identify and resolve aged items.
  • Recover debit balances from vendors and liaise with Legal to pursue bad debt recovery.
  • Report potential bad debts to stakeholders and ensure appropriate provisions are raised.
  • Track and report the progress of outstanding claims and track the time to process.
  • Calculate and report losses on interest where applicable.

    • Assist with the optimisation of systems, processes, and procedures

  • Assist in reviewing the relevance and efficiency of current systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance, inefficiency, or obsolescence, and recommend improvements.
  • Support the implementation of system and process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Recommend and coordinate relevant training initiatives based on identified skill gaps.
  • Ensure implementation of internal audit and operational control recommendations.

    • Creditors Analysis & Financial Optimisation

  • Analyse invoice and statement processing to identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance credit terms, and maximise rebate and discount margins.
  • Assess future-dated payments to support negotiation efforts aimed at increasing payment discounts and improving cash flow management.
  • Evaluate creditors’ processing timelines to optimise stock management, payment terms, and minimise manual interventions through reporting.
  • Provide analytical insights to support informed decision-making and strengthen financial position.

    • Relationship management

  • Liaise with Internal and External Auditors during annual audit processes.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Communicate effectively across departments to promote compliance with standard operating procedures.
  • Support the drafting and rollout of communications to drive adoption of automated processes and continuous improvements.

    • Employee Development and Management

  • Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities for direct reports in line with personal development plans.
  • Set Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and ensure accountability for performance outcomes.
  • Supervise, mentor, and guide employees to achieve departmental objectives.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor progress against assigned duties.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and motivate employees to achieve optimal results.
  • Manage staff leave to maintain adequate operational capacity.

    • Dispute resolutions

  • Manage and resolve material disputes with stakeholders and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Escalate unresolved disputes to management to ensure prompt resolution and minimal business disruption.

    • Job Requirements

  • Qualifications : Completed SAIPA (BCom degree with articles) or CIMA.
  • Requirements (South Africa) : At least 2 years relevant experience (candidates who have experience in management will receive preference).
  • Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP (FI / AP module) or equivalent; strong Microsoft Excel skills (advanced formulas, reconciliations, reporting); familiarity with Power BI or similar analytical / reporting tools; working knowledge of electronic banking and payment systems.
  • Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, financial accounting principles (IFRS / GAAP), VAT and Income Tax compliance, and audit and internal control requirements.

    • Closing date : 07 November 2025.

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