Accounts Payable Lead: Team Coach & Process Improver

WNS Global Services; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Business Process Management firm in South Africa is seeking a professional for the Accounts Payable function. This role requires 2-3 years of financial or accounting experience, excellent MS Office (Excel) skills, and a focus on customer engagement. You will manage payments, lead a team, and ensure compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will be proactive, possess strong analytical skills, and have a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years proven Financial or Accounting experience.
• Experience in a BPO Industry is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage and cope under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sectional matters from a control, quality and turnaround perspective.
• Process weekly/monthly payments.
• Lead, coach, and assist Associates.
• Handle all customer related queries.
• Review business processes and suggest improvements.

Skills

Financial experience

Strong AP experience

Excellent MS Office skills

Customer Focus

Strong numerical skills

Good communication

Continuous Improvement mindset

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Post Matric qualification in Accounting and Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Maximo System

Job description

A leading Business Process Management firm in South Africa is seeking a professional for the Accounts Payable function. This role requires 2-3 years of financial or accounting experience, excellent MS Office (Excel) skills, and a focus on customer engagement. You will manage payments, lead a team, and ensure compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will be proactive, possess strong analytical skills, and have a continuous improvement mindset.