Creditors Controller

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 3–5 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**

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• 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, we'd 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._