Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager

Apex Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to oversee the end-to-end AP function for a top-tier client. You will manage complex systems used by the team daily and handle KPI reporting to the client, reporting to the Senior Manager of the accounting function.

The role requires solid AP experience, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage process controls and risk mitigation. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience with online banking systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Ensure KPIs are tracked and reported on to agreed timelines.
• Own and manage all processes feeding into accounts payable and highlight control risks.
• Ensure processes are documented and controls are in place to eliminate invoice processing and payment errors.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure invoices are captured and mitigate risks.
• Review invoices against expected client billing information.
• Review invoices in the expense allocation system for accuracy.
• Review setup of invoices for payment on the client’s banking platform.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable transactions; produce trade creditor reports.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Ad-hoc client requests and project work.
• Liaise with core-accounting team and aid with information requests.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

General accounting principles

Online banking systems

Accounting software

Job description

## Accounts Payable - Assistant ManagerApply: Cape Town, Apex House: Full time: Posted Today: JR-0026916The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for you**Accounts Payable Assistant Manager – Cape Town****Description**We are seeking an accounts payable assistant manager to oversee and manage the end to end accounts payable function for a top tier client. The role spans significantly wider than a typical accounts payable function. The successful candidate will not only manage the entire accounts payable process but will own the management of complex systems used by the team on a day to day basis and will be responsible for KPI reporting both internally and externally to the client. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager in the team who also leads the accounting function.**Job specification*** Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.* Ensure KPIs are tracked and reported on to agreed timelines.* Own and manage all processes which feed into the accounts payable process and highlight control risks.* Ensure all processes are sufficiently documented and controls are in place to eliminate invoice processing error and payment errors.* Work closely with the accounting team to ensure invoices are appropriately captured and processes are in place to mitigate risks.* Review and verify invoices are in line with expected billing information of the client.* Review invoices captured in the expense allocation system for accuracy.* Review set up of invoices for payment on the client’s banking platform.* Reconcile bank statements* undefined* Reconcile accounts payable transactions and produce trade creditor reports* Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date* Ad-hoc client requests and project work* Liaise with core-accounting team and aid with information requests**Skills Required:*** Previous accounts payable experience desirable* Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles* Experience with online banking systems and accounting software**Key Competencies:*** Excellent communication and organization skills* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.* Attention to detail and process flow* Confidentiality* Problem-solving* Efficiency and ability to meet deadlines