Accounts Payable Manager

Qetello; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Qetello Holdings in Durbanville, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the Creditors Department within the transport and logistics sector. You will oversee transporter payments, reconciliations and query resolution to ensure accurate processing and strong controls.

The role emphasizes people management, performance development and relationship-building with transporters. You will drive process improvements, onboard new transporters and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field advantageous.
• Proven experience in a creditors or accounts payable management role.
• Experience in transportation or logistics industry advantageous.
• Experience with creditor reconciliations and accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Acumatica advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage staff performance, training, recruitment, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
• Provide regular reporting to the Finance Manager on outstanding queries, staff management and operational matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transporters.
• Manage onboarding of new transporters and coordinate SOP meetings regarding requirements.
• Monitor and manage outstanding PODs and transporter queries.
• Oversee end-to-end resolution of creditor and transporter queries.
• Review monthly creditor reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Upload approved payments onto the accounting system with correct amounts and references.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate and optimise creditors processes and workflows.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure effective departmental operations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Analytical

Relationship management

Time management

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager – Transport & Logistics

Location: Durbanville, Western Cape

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Industry: Transport | Logistics | Finance

Salary: Market-Related

About the Opportunity

Qetello Holdings is recruiting on behalf of our client, a dynamic organisation within the transportation and logistics industry, for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead their Creditors Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transporter payments, reconciliations and query resolution, while overseeing departmental operations, team performance, transporter relationships, POD management, accounting controls and compliance.

This role is ideal for an experienced creditors/accounts payable professional with strong people management, analytical and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Creditors team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage staff performance, training, recruitment, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
• Provide regular reporting to the Finance Manager on outstanding queries, staff management and operational matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transporters.
• Manage the onboarding of new transporters and coordinate meetings regarding SOP requirements.
• Monitor and manage outstanding PODs and transporter queries.
• Oversee the end-to-end resolution of creditor and transporter queries.
• Review monthly creditor reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Upload approved payments onto the accounting system, ensuring correct amounts and references.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Implement controls to minimise financial risks, errors, fraud and duplicate payments.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate and optimise creditors processes and workflows.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and other Creditors Manager to ensure effective departmental operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 – Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field – Advantageous
• Proven experience in a Creditors or Accounts Payable Management role.
• Experience within the transportation or logistics industry will be advantageous.
• Experience with creditor reconciliations and accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Acumatica will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of creditor reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple queries and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgement and the ability to take ownership and make decisions.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.