Supervisor – Matter Disbursement

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POSITION INFO:

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting
• A minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in accounts payable/creditors processing, preferably within a legal or professional services environment
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ supervisory or team leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s matter disbursement creditors process timeously and accurately in accordance with best accounting practices, internal processes, and procedures
• Improve and maintain compliance with the firm’s Financial Discipline Policy relating to disbursements and payments
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of a team of creditors’ clerks responsible for a defined portfolio of matter disbursement accounts
• Maintain and continuously improve relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Legal, Billing, and Finance teams
• Act as an escalation point for complex disbursement, payment, and vendor queries

 

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