Accounts Payable Supervisor

Recruitment Matters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead their team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and maintaining effective vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in finance and at least five years of accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of transactions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Accounts Payable team.
• Resolve process bottlenecks to ensure efficient invoice processing.
• Maintain compliance with business procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

NQF Level 6 - Diploma in Finance

NQF Level 7 - Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Our client is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team by managing invoice processing, resolving vendor queries, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and service level agreements. This role plays a key part in optimizing the payables function, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting business operations through timely and accurate payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, including monitoring workload, performance, and adherence to SLAs.
• Resolve process bottlenecks to ensure efficient invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Drive collaboration between the processing and reconciliation teams to ensure timely query resolution.
• Maintain compliance with business procedures, internal controls, and policies, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Escalate potential system and process improvements to the Accounts Payable Manager and assist in driving implementation.
• Ensure accurate recording of vendor, bank, and GL account transactions within financial systems.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support smooth operations and meet customer/vendor expectations.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring all relevant documentation and records are accurate and up to date.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 - Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and vendor management
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage high volumes of transactions

Preferred Experience

• NQF Level 7 - Degree in Accounting or Finance
• SAP or similar ERP system experience
• Experience in process improvement or implementing system enhancements
• Familiarity with audit processes and financial controls

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and a reputation for high-quality work
• Customer-focused mindset with a continuous improvement attitude