Creditors Controller - Americas

About the role

United Exports is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Creditors Controller to lead its Accounts Payable Logistics function for the Americas region. The role manages 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. Applications and CVs must be submitted in English.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end logistics and supply chain Accounts Payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed and recorded in NetSuite in line with company policies and tax regulations
• Generate purchase orders accurately and on time, and follow up on outstanding requisitions, purchase orders and goods/service receipts
• Match and reconcile invoices, credits and payments; prepare monthly creditor aging reports and escalate unresolved items
• Review and approve logistics invoices before payment, checking bills of lading, shipping documents, consignment details and freight costs, and prepare weekly cash flow forecasting inputs
• Resolve supplier queries, build strong supplier relationships and maintain accurate supplier master reference data
• Support cost analysis, variance analysis between standard and actual logistics costs, and weekly reconciliations
• Manage, coach and develop a small AP team, fostering accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting or Accounts Payable experience
• Previous experience leading a small finance team is an advantage
• Logistics, supply chain, agribusiness, fresh produce or related industry experience is highly beneficial
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Hybrid office/home working flexibility

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• End-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls, and general ledger principles
• ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Reconciliation and analytical skills