Job Description

RTT Group invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Group Creditors Manager position based in Johannesburg (Jet Park Office). The role is responsible for overall Group Creditors Management within a shared services environment. This entails increasing departmental accuracy and efficiency, automation of procure to pay processes, supplier rationalisation and supplier management and payment with agreed terms. Standardisation of process, structures and support to Divisions is critical in this role. Automation of process and movement into a paperless environment is a key deliverable.Key Responsibilities:xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Set up an effective structure to deliver upon requirements across the RTT Groupxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Streamline, standardise all processes, systems and policiesxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Adopt a group approach to rationalising supplier basexc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Rationalise supplier base completely to take advantage of the group buying powerxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Build and develop a strong team that has capacity and capability to manage and control suppliers on an ongoing basisxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Ensure that data base accuracy is improved and all payments are backed up by contractual agreements/STCxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2sxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Implement world class standards, practices and policies for creditors across the group xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Implement mechanisation (BOT) technology across the group as well as a shared services structure and technology support for Creditors across the group.xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Responsible for verifying supplier details, payments to be made to correct bank details according to accurate reconciliations and allocated to the correct ledger and supplier accountsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Maintain accurate and complete financial records, ensure sign-off of all reconciliations xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Effective communication between the Accounts Payable department and internal / external partiesxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Compile, analyse, and report financial information to managementxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Accurate cash flow forecastingxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Evaluate the validity of the SMS system and decide on whether it is fit for purposes or not.xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Ensure that the project is completed and used effectively to ensure accurate payment to third party and owner drivers or removed from the business Qualifications:Grade 12B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields Job Related Requirements:xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Advanced Excelxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 5-8 yearsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2 experience in a creditors environmentxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 2-3 yearsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2 experience in a Management positionxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Shared Services Experience (Advantageous)xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Automation / Digitization experience (Advantageous)xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Extensive knowledge about accounting and management principles and Accounts Payable proceduresxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Hands-on experience with accounting softwarexc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets (e.g. in Excel)xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Negotiation skills xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Statistical skillsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Strong planning and problem solving skillsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationshipsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Commitment to ethical behaviour with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislationPersonality and Attributes:xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Strong leadership and management dispositionxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Strong attention to detailxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances, while still meeting deadlinesxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Must have a diverse personality and ability to communicate professionally with members on all levelsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Good communication and interpersonal skillsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Good time management and organisational skillsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Ability to foster and maintain relationshipsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressured environmentxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Positive, energetic, confident and self-motivatedxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2xa2 Must be able to work overtime in order to meet deadlines as set out by Management Must be an innovative thinker

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