Job Description

Head of Department - Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors

Join Faircape Group's Expanding Finance Division

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role with strategic impact?

Faircape Group

is looking for a

Head of Department: Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors

to lead, manage, and oversee the entire function within our multi-entity, high-performance organisation.


Faircape Group is a respected name across a range of industries, including

Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, ISP, Utility Management, Infrastructure Installation, and Property Management

. If you're excited about managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and leading a finance team within a growing organisation, this is the ideal opportunity.

Why Join Faircape?

We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, you'll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth.

What We Offer:

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Quarterly performance bonuses

- Recognising your leadership and delivery

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Long service leave

- We reward commitment

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Onsite Barista

- Fresh coffee on demand

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Subsidised snacks & vending machines

- For that midday boost

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Discounted ISP packages

- Stay connected affordably

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Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00)

- Support for work-life balance

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Subsidised parking

- Convenient and cost-effective

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Central Claremont offices

- Modern workspaces near Cavendish Square

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls Manage staff resources ... workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle Oversee the full creditor cycle Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting

Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience in

creditors, payments, and cashbook functions

Proven years in a supervisory or management role Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments Experience with

Xero

is beneficial Strong knowledge of

accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices

Skills & Attributes:

Excellent leadership and team management skills Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability Clear and professional communication (written and verbal) Tech-savvy - Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous Proven problem-solving capability under pressure Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change High level of integrity and accountability

Additional Requirements:

Clear credit, criminal, and health records Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities

Working Hours:

Standard hours are

Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00

, with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between

07h00 and 18h00

, subject to manager approval.


To learn more about working at Faircape, visit: https://faircape.co.za/why-work-with-us/


If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.