Accounts Payable Manager

Network1; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creditors Supervisor to lead their accounts payable team in a dynamic finance department. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in finance, along with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, this opportunity in Stellenbosch could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory role in accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable operations and ensure timely payments.
• Drive process improvements and enhance efficiency in the finance department.

Skills

Team Leadership

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Matric

Finance or Accounting Qualification

Tools

Financial Systems

Process Automation Tools

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable and team leadership?

My client is looking for a Creditors Supervisor to oversee the accounts payable function, ensure financial compliance, and drive process improvements within their finance department.

This role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruit, train, and manage a team of Creditors Clerks.
2. Oversee daily operations, ensuring accuracy and the timely processing of payments.
3. Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
4. Financial Oversight & Compliance:
5. Maintain accurate financial records and supplier accounts.
6. Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and support annual audit processes.
7. Manage relationships with key external stakeholders such as vendors and service providers.
8. Process Improvement & Best Practices:
9. Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in accounts payable.
10. Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
11. Encourage collaboration across departments to streamline financial processes.
12. Continuously review and refine financial systems and procedures.
13. Support the Finance Manager in implementing financial strategies.
14. Promote the adoption of digital tools and a paperless environment.
15. People & Team Management:
16. Drive a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
17. Ensure resource allocation and workload distribution align with business needs.
18. Foster an inclusive and high-performance finance team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric and a relevant finance or accounting qualification.
• At least 3 years proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with financial systems and process automation is an advantage.

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