Creditors Team Lead

About the role

The Creditors Team Lead will oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable process for Bravo Brands' Johannesburg operations. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and effective vendor communication while leading a dedicated creditors team.

Key responsibilities

• Validate that all invoices comply with VAT legislation and match purchase orders, delivery notes and goods receipt notes.
• Enter invoices into the Syspro system, ensuring correct supplier codes, invoice numbers, GL accounts and vendor accounts.
• Process outgoing payments in line with financial policies and obtain necessary authorisations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and the accounts payable ledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit regular creditors reconciliations and ensure timely receipt of supplier statements.
• Allocate daily workload, monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct performance reviews, set KPIs and manage training and development for team members.
• Act as the first point of contact for complex creditor queries and ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in accounts payable or creditors functions, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and purchase order matching.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to reconcile accounts accurately and promptly.
• Leadership capabilities to motivate a team and manage performance.
• Effective communication skills for vendor interaction and internal stakeholder coordination.

Required skills

• Syspro ERP system proficiency