Head of Creditors

As a leading supplier at the forefront of the corporate travel industry, The Capital Hotel Group has achieved outstanding success since its inception in 2008. The Capital Hotels and Apartments consists of 9 Apartment Hotels located in Sandton, Rosebank, Pretoria and Cape Town. We offer standard hotel rooms, fully furnished serviced apartments and modern conference facilities across the 3, 4 and 5-star segments. The Capital offers accommodation solutions for short, medium and long-term accommodation. From the outset, The Capital Hotels & Hotels identified an escalating need for safe and cost effective accommodation that would directly address the needs of the ever-growing number blue chip and multi-national firms basing themselves in South Africa. This growing demand, coupled with a state of economy dictating that company travel expenditure be more closely monitored, meant that executive apartments fast presented the more affordable alternative; a quality yet ‘no frills’ product that delivered real value to business travelers.About the role The Head of Creditors oversees the effective management of the business's creditor function, ensuring supplier accounts, payments, reconciliations and related financial information are accurate, complete and managed on time. You will make sure suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed terms, maintain strong supplier relationships, support effective cash flow management and prevent supplier accounts being placed on hold, while providing accurate and timely creditor information for financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and informed decision-making. You will report to the Finance Executive. What you'll do: Make sure supplier accounts are accurately reconciled and paid on time by reviewing the team's reconciliations and completing supplier reconciliations yourself where required, so payment discrepancies are minimised and major suppliers never place the business on hold Maintain effective supplier relationships and resolve reconciliation issues promptly, engaging with suppliers as required so outstanding queries never disrupt business operations Ensure supplier invoices and expenses are processed accurately and on time, reviewing invoice capturing and capturing monthly expenses when required Maintain accurate payment schedules and the accounts payable age analysis, so information is always available for cash flow forecasting, with regular checks and monthly notes to the business Run effective supplier account administration and compliance: create new supplier accounts, confirm supplier banking details in line with company procedures, and help collect supplier invoices and statements at month end What you'll bring: Matric with a pass in Mathematics National Diploma, BTech or BCom in Accounting At least 5 years' Accounts Payable management experience, with a sound understanding of supplier reconciliations, invoice processing, payments and age analysis Experience managing staff or team members, and the ability to lead and review a team's work Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing reconciliations, invoices, payment schedules and supplier banking details A good understanding of financial controls and company procedures, particularly around supplier banking details and payments Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders Good computer literacy, particularly Excel and Outlook Experience in the hospitality industry preferred