Midrand: Senior Creditor posted by Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd

• Own the daily cashbook capture for Oza Logistics (OZA) and Zarbon Coal Trading (ZAR)
• Own the monthly cashbook capture for the semi-active entities (Zarbon Fuels, Oza Capital & Services)
• Own monthly bank reconciliations across all 8 in-scope entities
• Drive the implementation of SAP Cash & Banking (PA module) auto-allocation when delivered

Accounts payable supervision (supervisory role)

• Supervise the Junior Creditor in the high-volume invoice capture and 3-way matching cycle across 4 transactional entities  — 70/30 split of work, with Senior Creditor focused on complex matching, exception handling, and review
• Review and sign off the monthly creditor reconciliations (4 transactional entities, 4 semi-active entities)
• Provide oversight on the semi-active entity invoice capture cycle — typically 1.5 hrs/week per entity
• Embed the proper segregation of duties model — creditor team captures, accountants approve in SAP
• Liaise with the Transport Senior Creditor on the weekly payment run and funding forecast process

Process discipline and controls

• Document standard operating procedures for cashbook, AP capture, AP reconciliation, and bank rec processes
• Embed and monitor the segregation of duties between creditor capture and accountant approval in SAP
• Maintain supplier master data integrity and review supplier additions/changes
• Identify automation opportunities in AP processing and work with the SAP team on configuration

Strategic & developmental

• Support audit processes by ensuring AP and cashbook records are audit-ready
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the Junior Creditor on advanced AP techniques and supplier relationship management
• Be a backup for the Transport Senior Creditor on payment run preparation when required

Minimum required

• Minimum 5 years of accounts payable / creditor’s clerk experience
• At least 2 years in a senior creditor or AP supervisor role
• Direct experience with high-volume invoice capture and 3-way matching (PO/GRN/invoice)
• Direct experience with supplier statement reconciliation and creditor reconciliation
• Direct experience with bank reconciliation in a multi-account environment
• Working experience with an ERP system (SAP, Sage, Pastel Evolution, or equivalent)
• Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accounting
• National Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Credit Management

Preferred

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• ICB qualification (Senior Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting)
• Credit Management certification (e.g. IMM Credit Management)
• Experience in mining, logistics, trading, or commodities sectors
• Working experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Multi-entity AP supervision experience
• Experience with VAT input recovery in a complex AP environment
• Experience with foreign currency supplier payments

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practice
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, filtering, basic formulas)
• Strong reconciliation skills — able to identify root causes of variances and resolve them systematically
• Knowledge of VAT input claim rules and SARS requirements for supporting documentation
• Knowledge of internal controls and segregation of duties principles
• Familiarity with bank statement formats, electronic payment systems, and treasury workflows