Accounts Payable Supervisor

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee one of our AP teams. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ensure high-quality invoice processing, reconciliations, payment execution, and month-end close while guiding a team to meet performance targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of AP supervisory experience, strong Oracle Financials skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• Matric with a finance qualification is required.
• 3–5 years Accounts Payable supervisory experience.
• Strong Oracle Financials experience.
• Experience in a finance retail environment is advantageous.
• Supervisory experience and teamwork skills are advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities across the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices.
• Review GL coding and Accounts Payable entries for accuracy.
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Handle supplier, vendor and trade-related queries.
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure timely Accounts Payable month end close.
• Liaise with procurement, banking, IT Finance and internal stakeholders as required.
• Supervise Accounts Payable staff and support team development; ensure system effectiveness by liaising with IT Finance to prioritise and escalate as needed.
• Ensure queries are resolved within timeframes.
• Ensure all KPI's are met.
• Liaise with external and internal audit as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Education

Matric with Finance qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Closing Date

2026/11/15

Reference Number

TRU260312-1

Job Title

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Business Area

Finance

Job Type

Permanent

Workplace Type

On-site

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to oversee one of our Accounts Payable teams to ensure high-quality invoice processing, reconciliations, payment execution, month end close and strong team supervision. The Accounts Payable supervisor forms an integral part of our payables team to ensure that our suppliers are paid timeously and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• We are looking for... A strong Accounts Payable supervisor able to lead a team, ensure process compliance, handle high volumes and adapt to business needs as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee daily activities across the Accounts Payable team.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices.
• Review GL coding and Accounts Payable entries for accuracy.
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Handle supplier, vendor and trade-related queries.
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure timely Accounts Payable month end close.
• Liaise with procurement, banking, IT Finance and internal stakeholders as required.
• Supervise Accounts Payable staff and support team development Ensure system effectiveness and efficiency, by liaising with IT Finance routinely to prioritise, and escal appropriate.
• Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes.
• Ensure all KPI`s are met.
• Liaise with external and internal audit as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric plus Finance qualification EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
• 3-5 years Accounts Payable supervisory experience in any Accounts Payable stream.
• Strong Oracle Financials experience.
• Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous.
• Supervisory and experience working within a team dynamic would be advantageous.
• Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Competencies

• Matric plus Finance qualification EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
• 3-5 years Accounts Payable supervisory experience in any Accounts Payable stream.
• Strong Oracle Financials experience.
• Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous.
• Supervisory and experience working within a team dynamic would be advantageous.
• Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).