Accounts Payable Lead - Cape Town

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

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.