Accounts Payable Team Leader

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) in Durban is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to take full ownership of AP operations. You will lead a dedicated team, review aging reports, ensure timely supplier payments, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while upholding financial controls.

This role requires an accounting degree or diploma, at least five years in accounts payable, and proven Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounts payable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data handling and reporting.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate within the team and across departments.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Accounts Payable Controllers with daily oversight and support.
• Review AP aging reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Keep supplier reconciliations current to prevent discrepancies.
• Address and resolve payment queries with suppliers efficiently.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong relationships.
• Mentor, coach and develop team members to improve skills.
• Lead the AP department to meet organizational goals and drive performance.
• Train staff to enhance capabilities and performance.
• Act as liaison between the business and suppliers regarding payment issues.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Accounting Degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Take a significant step forward in your career by leading a dedicated team within a critical financial function. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of managing accounts payable operations, influencing how supplier relationships are maintained and how smoothly financial processes run.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a team of Accounts Payable Controllers, ensuring daily oversight and support
• Review accounts payable aging reports to maintain accuracy and timeliness
• Keep supplier reconciliations current to prevent discrepancies
• Address and resolve payment queries with reservations and suppliers efficiently
• Guarantee that all suppliers are paid accurately and on time, upholding strong business relationships
• Develop, mentor, and coach team members to build their skills and effectiveness
• Lead the accounts payable department to operate effectively and meet organizational goals
• Train staff to improve their capabilities and performance
• Act as a liaison between the business and suppliers regarding payment issues

What You'll Need:

• Applicable Accounting Degree/ Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to handle data and reporting needs
• Strong teamwork skills to foster collaboration within the team and across departments
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines consistently and manage competing priorities

We invite you to bring your leadership and financial operations expertise to a role that values your contribution to the growth and stability of the company. Step into a position where you can make a difference not just in processing payments but in shaping a capable, motivated team.

Join us in driving financial excellence and supplier trust through exceptional accounts payable management.