Creditors Controller
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Creditors Controller Americas to lead our Accounts Payable Logistics function for the Americas region. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership capabilities excellent reconciliation skills and a passion for driving process excellence in a dynamic international environment.
The successful candidate will manage a small team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of logistics and supply chain creditor transactions ensuring financial integrity compliance and effective supplier relationship management.
Please note that all applications and CVs must be submitted in English in order to be considered for this position as English proficiency is a key requirement of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Creditors Management
- Lead and manage the end-to-end logistics and supply chain Accounts Payable process.
- Ensure supplier invoices are accurately processed and recorded in NetSuite in compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
- Generate purchase orders accurately and within required timelines.
- Ensure all invoice allocations are completed accurately and timeously.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding requisitions purchase orders and goods/service receipt transactions.
- Ensure invoices credits payments and related transactions are correctly matched and reconciled.
- Upload approved invoices and supporting documentation into designated NetSuite folders.
Creditors Reconciliations & Reporting
- Take full ownership of creditor age analyses and account reconciliations.
- Investigate reconcile and resolve unmatched or outstanding items.
- Prepare and report monthly creditor aging analyses.
- Ensure general ledger balances accurately reflect supplier liabilities.
- Escalate and report unusual or unresolved reconciling items.
Invoice Review & Payment Approval
- Review and approve logistics-related invoices prior to payment.
Verify general ledger allocations and supporting documentation including:
- Bills of lading
- Shipping documentation
- Consignment details
- Freight and logistics costs
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasting inputs.
Query Resolution & Stakeholder Management
- Lead the resolution of internal and external supplier queries.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies efficiently and professionally.
Master Data Management
- Maintain accurate Logistics Supplier Master Reference Data (MRD).
- Ensure all supplier records comply with company policies and governance requirements.
Cost Analysis & Financial Controls
- Support cost analysis and reporting activities relating to logistics and supply chain operations.
- Perform variance analyses between standard and actual logistics costs.
- Support weekly reconciliations and cost validation processes.
- Collaborate with Grower Accounting and other finance teams where applicable.
Team Leadership
- Manage coach and develop a small AP team.
- Foster a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure team objectives and service delivery standards are consistently achieved.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance Accounting or a related field (Diploma or Degree).
Experience
- Minimum of 35 years relevant accounting or Accounts Payable experience.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a small finance team is advantageous.
- Experience within logistics supply chain agribusiness fresh produce or related industries will be highly beneficial.
Language
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls.
- Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems preferably NetSuite.
- Strong email and stakeholder communication skills.
- Knowledge of grower accounting agribusiness or fresh produce industry practices is advantageous.
Competencies & Behaviours
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to deliver results through others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning and organisational abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Capability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
- Flexibility to thrive in a hybrid office/home working environment
Why Join Us
- Be part of a globally connected finance team.
- Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Develop your leadership skills while managing a critical finance function.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the Americas region.
If you are a proactive finance professional who thrives on accuracy accountability and team leadership wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive financial excellence across our supply chain operations. To ensure a fair and consistent assessment process all applications and CVs must be submitted in English in line with the requirements of this role.
Required Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel. Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls. Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills. Understanding of general ledger accounting principles. Experience working with ERP systems preferably NetSuite. Strong email and stakeholder communication skills. Knowledge of grower accounting agribusiness or fresh produce industry practices is advantageous.
Required Education:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance Accounting or a related field (Diploma or Degree).
