Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager

Apex Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking an accounts payable assistant manager to oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function for a top-tier client. The role involves managing processes, KPI reporting, and ensuring controls are in place.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager and work closely with the accounting team to mitigate risks and ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments. Experience in AP and accounting software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable operations and processes
• Good understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience with online banking and accounting software

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Track and report KPIs related to accounts payable.
• Ensure control risks are identified and mitigated.
• Coordinate with accounting team to ensure invoices are captured accurately and paid on time.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable transactions.
• Support ad-hoc client requests and projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

General accounting principles

Online banking systems and accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The 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
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• 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

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Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.