Accounts Payable Team Leader

The Recruitment People; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment People is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the end-to-end AP function in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves reviewing supplier reconciliations, approving payments, and managing both local and foreign payments.

You will oversee foreign supplier admin and FEC utilisation, and drive monthly procurement submissions including BEE123. You will also ensure accurate month-end reconciliations, maintain strong internal controls, and coach a Creditors Clerk to

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting or related field.
• 5 years of experience in accounts payable or finance.
• Experience in local and foreign supplier payments.
• People management of 1+ staff.
• Proficient in Syspro.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Manage weekly and monthly local and foreign supplier payments.
• Oversee foreign supplier administration, including import documentation and Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) utilisation.
• Manage the monthly BEE123 preferential procurement submissions.
• Ensure month-end Accounts Payable reconciliations, reporting and General Ledger reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, VAT legislation and audit requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the Creditors Clerk while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

Skills

People management

Process leadership

Internal controls

Education

Diploma/Degree

Tools

Syspro

Job description

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Manage weekly and monthly local and foreign supplier payments.
• Oversee foreign supplier administration, including import documentation and Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) utilisation.
• Manage the monthly BEE123 preferential procurement submissions.
• Ensure all month-end Accounts Payable reconciliations, reporting and General Ledger reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, VAT legislation and audit requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the Creditors Clerk while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree
• 5 years’ experience
• Local and foreign supplier payments
• People management of 1+
• Proficient in Syspro