Accounts Payable Team Lead: Drive Cash Flow & Efficiency

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage and oversee the accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bcom Degree in Finance, 5+ years of experience in the FMCG sector, and strong skills in Excel. This role involves liaising with suppliers, managing creditors clerks, and ensuring timely problem-solving and decision-making for efficient process management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within FMCG environment.
• Experience with large FMCG suppliers.
• Previous team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Suppliers and Procurement support.
• Manage and close long outstanding queries.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations.
• Review open PO ageing.
• Problem solving and timely decision making.
• Daily management of creditors clerks.
• Drive productivity and efficiency across all areas.

Skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Strong customer/client service orientation

Financial skills

Managing people

Problem solving and analysis

Revenue management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Strong quantitative skills

Strong attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

SAP knowledge

Education

Bcom Degree in Finance or AP

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage and oversee the accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bcom Degree in Finance, 5+ years of experience in the FMCG sector, and strong skills in Excel. This role involves liaising with suppliers, managing creditors clerks, and ensuring timely problem-solving and decision-making for efficient process management.