QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualification matric (but a tertiary qualification will be highly advantageous) Computer literate: Syspro and Excel EXPERIENCE Min 5 years working experience in a similar role, managing a team of at least 10 people Intercompany account experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous for this role RESPONSIBILITIES Management: - 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 time Ensuring 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 beneficiaries Ensuring that GRN Suspense accounts are cleared at month end. Ensuring clear intercompany reconciliations monthly Approval and creation of new vendors and ensuring that new vendor requests comply with policies and procedures Ensuring AP Age is up to date with no items older than the agreed terms Reviewing and signoff of cashbook recons biweekly Reporting: BEE quarterly spend report for HR executive Distributing the accounts payable monthly tracker to the creditors team Distributing the Intercompany tracker to the branches and preparing the write offs for approval Forecasting of Zambia payments transferring of funds between bank accounts National account accruals for accountants Preparing of AP and GRN balance sheet recons Reconciling and balancing of the Crown Loan Accounts Other: Assisting Accountants with month end reporting and investigations Maintaining the Accounts Payable master data Liaised with internal branches and external suppliers to resolve queries Implementation of policies and procedures through standard operating policies and the maintenance thereof Manage the process for new cash card applications Nedbank queries and follow ups Preparing the applications for bank users Liaising with internal and external auditors Various other ad hoc projects that may be required from time to time SKILLS REQUIRED Assertive Attention to detail Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Proven track record of people management ability (non-negotiable) Solutions-driven Solid and dependable team player Good time management skills and able to work to multiple deadlines concurrently