The Role
Lead Accounts Payable logistics for the Americas, managing a small AP team to process and reconcile supplier invoices in NetSuite, maintain supplier master data, produce creditor aging and reconciliations, approve logistics payments, support cash forecasting and cost analysis, resolve supplier queries, and ensure compliance with controls and tax regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
- 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.
Skills Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Diploma or Degree).
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant accounting or Accounts Payable experience.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls.
- Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
- Strong email and stakeholder communication skills.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a small finance team.
- Experience with NetSuite.
- Experience within logistics, supply chain, agribusiness, fresh produce, or related industries.
- Knowledge of grower accounting, agribusiness, or fresh produce industry practices.
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The Company
What We Do
United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.
