Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in Finance.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accounts Payable Manager.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading and managing teams.

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and procurement processes.

• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.

• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships.

• Proficiency in MS Office and financial systems (e.g. D365).

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ethical conduct.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Oversee the full accounts payable process from purchase order through to reconciliation and payment.

• Ensure timely processing of invoices and compliance with payment terms and SLAs.

• Review and sign off creditor reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries within required timelines.

• Monitor accounts payable ageing and ensure accuracy of control accounts.

• Track payments and ensure transactions are processed within agreed timelines.

• Manage escalations, queries, and reporting of inconsistencies.

• Ensure compliance with internal processes, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Manage vendor onboarding, approvals, and compliance with procurement policies.

• Maintain vendor master data accuracy and integrity.

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and preferred supplier lists.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and support internal and external audits.

• Compile required financial reports including B-BBEE spend reporting.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team.

• Conduct performance management, training, and recruitment of team members.

• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within financial systems (e.g. D365, SIMs).

• Monitor system performance and support implementation of improvements and updates.