Accounts Payable Manager

Job FunctionsReviewing of all creditors reconciliationsGenerating selected company tax invoicesPreparation of monthly & yearly supplier deduction invoicesPreparation of payment batches for loading by treasury teamAnalysis of trading termsSupplier liaison to address and resolve all creditors queriesMonthly capturing on SAGEPreparation of returns report from SAGE for onward submission to clerks for capturingUploading of GINS & returns from Retail Management System into SAGEPreparation of variance report for clerks to investigate and capture onto SAGEAddress and resolve debit balance reconciliations with suppliers and clerksPreparation of invoices, statements, and follow-up on non-payments from debtorsComputation of growth incentivesFacilitate credit limit increases with suppliersAssist with internal and external audit requestsAssist with new and amendments of banking details in terms of SOPStreamline processes and improve efficiencies through team training and new system implementationEnsure monthly deadlines are met for the creditors departmentKEY SKILLS NEEDED:Relevant degree and minimum of 3 years experienceKnowledge of SAGE 300Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesEffective management skillsInterpersonal communication skillsKnowledge of financial regulationsAbility to analyze financial data and prepare financial reportsAbility to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projectsConflict managementProblem solving and decision making