Accounts Payable Team Leader

Minimum requirements: Bcom Degree in Finance or AP would be advantageous Minimum 5 years experience within FMCG environment Experience with dealing with large FMCG suppliers advantageous Knowledge of a fully integrated creditors system Previous team leadership experience would be advantageous Skills and competencies: Advanced Excel knowledge Strong customer/client service orientation Financial skills Managing people Problem solving and analysis Revenue management Analytical skills Being able to work well in a team SAP knowledge/ MSD will be advantageous Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management and across all levels of associates and with external customers Strong quantitative skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong planning and organizational skills Responsibilities: Liaise with Suppliers and Procurement support Manage and close out long outstanding queries to minimise risk Prepare creditors recons Review open PO ageing Review ageing Problem solving and timely decision making Meeting monthly and yearly targets to optimise working capital Daily management of creditors clerks Full accountability of all allocated accounts Identifying opportunities to streamline processes Drive productivity and efficiency across all areas effecting the accounts Develop and sustain routine ways of work