Accounts Payable Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensuring timely supplier processing, strong financial controls, and effective vendor management in a fast-paced telecoms and technology services environment.

In this hands-on leadership role you will develop the AP team, oversee end-to-end processes, review payments, manage reconciliations, and drive cash flow forecasting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience managing high-volume supplier accounts.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and approve supplier payments and payment runs.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and drive timely resolution of overdue items.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare reports and provide insights on accounts payable performance and outstanding liabilities.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies within the AP function.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Excel skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading player in the telecommunications and technology services sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimise the accounts payable function. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier transactions, maintaining strong financial controls, managing AP team performance, and supporting the broader finance function through effective cash flow and vendor management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and approve supplier payments and payment runs.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and drive timely resolution of overdue items.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare reports and provide insights on accounts payable performance and outstanding liabilities.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies within the AP function.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and best practices.
• Experience managing high-volume supplier accounts.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.