Accounts Payable Manager

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead their accounts payable function. This role involves implementing policies, managing the accounts payable team, and ensuring financial controls are upheld. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable within the retail or FMCG sectors, along with experience in ERP systems like Sage Evolution. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing financial practices and ensuring operational excellence. If you are passionate about finance and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role and 5 years’ experience in accounts payable.
• Certification in Sage 200 or similar ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable function and implement policies.
• Manage and maintain accounts payable records and team performance.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Controls

People Management

Audit Process Knowledge

Supplier Age Analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage Evolution

Pastel Partner

POS Gaap / Micros

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

1. The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function of the Pedros organisation.
2. Implementing policies and standard operating procedures within the accounts payable function.
3. Managing and maintaining the accounts payable records.
4. Review of accounts payable processing, allocations, and payment packs.
5. Leading and managing the accounts payable team, providing guidance and support.
6. Implementing and enhancing financial controls and ensuring best practices are applied.
7. Compiling information relating to accounts payable for the audit process for both external and internal audit.
8. Review and reporting on supplier age analysis.
9. People and performance management for the accounts payable team.
10. A strong understanding of the accounts payable process.
11. Reporting on accounts payable.
12. Knowledge of the accounts payable function in the retail and/or FMCG industries.
13. POS Gaap / Micros knowledge, including WMS systems and ERP systems such as Sage Evolution.

Requirements

1. A degree or diploma in finance or accounting.
2. Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role and 5 years’ experience in accounts payable.
3. Certification in Sage 200 or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
4. Experienced in Pastel Partner or Pastel Evolution – advantageous.
5. Must have experience managing a team.