Creditors Controller – Accounts Payable Lead

About the role

We are a growing property development and construction group seeking a Creditors Controller to own the accounts payable function across multiple entities. Based in Stellenbosch, you will ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the creditors function.
• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate allocation.
• Match invoices to approved purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Process non‑PO invoices with appropriate checks.
• Load payments onto the bank.
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations and proactively resolve reconciling items.
• Track, monitor, and reconcile pre‑payments and ensure correct application to invoices.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Liaise with suppliers and project managers to resolve queries.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in a similar creditors or accounts payable role.
• Accounting‑related qualification.
• Strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Buildsmart accounting software (preferred).