Accounts Payable Lead: Process & Compliance Champion

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros in Durban, South Africa seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP function, ensuring supplier accounts, payments and records are accurate, compliant and efficiently managed.

You will drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and mentor the AP team, ensuring deadlines are met and KPIs achieved, with experience in Sage 200 Evolution and ERP environments. Collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• 3+ years in supervision or team leadership
• Strong working knowledge of the full Accounts Payable process
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage 200 Evolution is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and ensure accuracy and deadlines
• Develop, implement and maintain AP policies and SOPs
• Maintain accurate AP records and supplier age analysis reporting
• Review AP processing, allocations and payment packs for accuracy and compliance
• Lead and coach the AP team; monitor performance against targets
• Maintain strong financial controls within AP and ensure policy compliance
• Provide information and documentation for internal/external audits
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve queries

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

ERP systems

Sage certification

Education

National Diploma in Finance

Tools

Sage 200 Evolution

Job description

Pedros in Durban, South Africa seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP function, ensuring supplier accounts, payments and records are accurate, compliant and efficiently managed.

You will drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and mentor the AP team, ensuring deadlines are met and KPIs achieved, with experience in Sage 200 Evolution and ERP environments. Collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers is essential.