Nonhlanhla C.
Senior Accounts Payable Leader
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Nonhlanhla C. is an accomplished Accounts Payable Leader with over 15 years of comprehensive experience managing financial functions within multinational environments spanning across industries such as mining, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, and industrial services. She has proven expertise in leading large AP teams, both remotely and on-site, excelling in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Governance and strengthening Internal Controls & Compliance. Her strategic finance leadership has been pivotal in ERP system implementations and managing outsourced services to enhance Cash Flow Planning and regulatory compliance. Nonhlanhla has led AP teams in companies such as Weir South Africa, Air Liquide, Metso South Africa, and others, demonstrating her ability to drive process optimisation across Africa and global regions, ensuring smooth cross-border transaction management.
Experience
Head of Payables / Creditors Manager
WEIR SOUTH AFRICA · 2021 — 2026Leading a high-performing accounts payable team of approximately 20 staff across the AMEA region. Implementing and overseeing accounts payable processes for 16 legal entities while ensuring timely supplier payments. Managing payment batch approvals and VAT accuracy, as well as supplier reconciliations and dispute resolution. Preparing cash flow plans, overseeing intercompany balances, and coordinating customs compliance for cross-border payments.Accounts Payable Manager
AIR LIQUIDE (PTY) LTD · 2019 — 2020Managing the accounts payable function with eight staff members. Strengthening internal controls, documenting procedures, and delivering monthly reporting to the executive committee. Conducting reviews of GRIR and vendor reconciliations, while managing payments and month-end close activities.Accounts Payable Manager
METSO SOUTH AFRICA · 2019 — 2019Leading the accounts payable team and maintaining internal controls. Reviewing balance sheet accounts and reconciliations, while managing intercompany netting. Streamlining accounts payable processes and coordinating the implementation of Concur expense management.Accounts Payable Manager
SAINT-GOBAIN SSA · 2016 — 2018Supervising an accounts payable team of around 18 members, including outsourced activities. Managing service level agreements with business units and ensuring compliance with ICRF and governance standards. Coordinating accounts payable activities across Sub-Saharan Africa and leading process improvement projects.Accounts Payable Leader / Manager – Africa
CUMMINS SOUTH AFRICA · 2010 — 2016Overseeing accounts payable operations for nine legal entities in Africa. Responsible for managing creditors with a portfolio of approximately R600 million while maintaining governance and service level agreements. Supervising intercompany reconciliations and travel expense allocations.Accounts Payable Leader – Global Business Services
GENERAL ELECTRIC SOUTH AFRICA · 2008 — 2010Leading an accounts payable team managing a creditor portfolio of around R500 million. Overseeing both stock and non-stock purchase order processing, while reviewing reconciliations and approving payments.Senior Accounts Payable Clerk / Supervisor
PFIZER LABORATORIES · 2005 — 2009Managing both local and foreign creditors while leading and training accounts payable clerks. Conducting intercompany netting and preparing relevant reporting.Accounts Payable Administrator
WYETH SOUTH AFRICA · 2003 — 2005Supporting accounts payable administration tasks.Accounts Payable Clerk
ALEXANDER FORBES RISK SERVICES · 1998 — 2003Performing accounts payable clerk duties on a part-time basis.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma: Procurement and SupplyCIPS · 2018 — Present
- MatricAurora Girls High School · — — 1994
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Incomplete)UNISA
- Advanced Diploma – Current StudiesCIPS
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