QUALIFICATIONSMinimum qualification matric (but a tertiary qualification will be highly advantageous)Computer literate: Syspro and ExcelEXPERIENCEMin 5 years working experience in a similar role, managing a team of at least 10 peopleIntercompany account experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous for this roleRESPONSIBILITIESManagement:- Direct reports: Creditors and cashbook team.- Supervising and managing creditors and cashbook team within set deadlines monthly.Duties:Signing off creditor reconciliations, ensuring that the required supporting documents are attached and that the outstanding queries are resolved within a 30-day turnaround timeEnsuring that all signed off reconciliations are paid within terms (and where rebates and discounts are applicable, that these are taken correctly)Approving of payments and bank beneficiariesEnsuring that GRN Suspense accounts are cleared at month end.Ensuring clear intercompany reconciliations monthlyApproval and creation of new vendors and ensuring that new vendor requests comply with policies and proceduresEnsuring AP Age is up to date with no items older than the agreed termsReviewing and signoff of cashbook recons biweeklyReporting:BEE quarterly spend report for HR executiveDistributing the accounts payable monthly tracker to the creditors teamDistributing the Intercompany tracker to the branches and preparing the write offs for approvalForecasting of Zambia payments transferring of funds between bank accountsNational account accruals for accountantsPreparing of AP and GRN balance sheet reconsReconciling and balancing of the Crown Loan AccountsOther:Assisting Accountants with month end reporting and investigationsMaintaining the Accounts Payable master dataLiaised with internal branches and external suppliers to resolve queriesImplementation of policies and procedures through standard operating policies and the maintenance thereofManage the process for new cash card applicationsNedbank queries and follow upsPreparing the applications for bank usersLiaising with internal and external auditorsVarious other ad hoc projects that may be required from time to timeSKILLS REQUIREDAssertiveAttention to detailExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProven track record of people management ability (non-negotiable)Solutions-drivenSolid and dependable team playerGood time management skills and able to work to multiple deadlines concurrently