Receivables and Payables Head

Nicfurniture; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network International is a leading Financial Technology company serving markets in the Middle East and Africa, including South Africa. This role leads the Payables and Receivables functions, drives collections, and oversees cash flow management across the organization.

You will work with Treasury and Finance leadership to optimize liquidity, strengthen controls, and deliver reliable financial insights. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in finance with leadership experience, preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8–10 years of finance experience including AP/AR and operations management.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in fintech/payments or high-volume environments preferred.
• Strong financial controls, analysis, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable process and supplier payments.
• Lead accounts receivable, collections, and credit control activities.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital; optimize liquidity.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance with policies and IFRS.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Payables and Receivables teams.
• Provide KPIs and insights to improve efficiency across finance operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cash flow

Financial controls

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

CA(SA) / CIMA / ACCA

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

About Us

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP

At Network International, we always stay ahead. In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Leadership

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated payment-related disputes.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authority levels, procurement policies, and internal controls.
• Monitor payment cycles and optimize cash outflows while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Drive automation and process improvements within the payable function.

Accounts Receivable Leadership

• Lead customer invoicing, collections, and receivables management activities.
• Establish and monitor credit control processes to reduce overdue debt and improve cash collections.
• Manage escalated customer account queries and payment disputes.
• Monitor ageing reports and implement strategies to minimize bad debt exposure.
• Drive improvements in collection effectiveness and customer payment performance.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts relating to payables and receivables.
• Identify working capital improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Treasury and Finance leadership to optimize liquidity management.
• Provide management with insights on receivable trends, payment patterns, and financial risks.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, tax requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead internal and external audit engagements relating to payables and receivables.
• Mitigate financial, operational, and fraud-related risks.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Payables and Receivables team.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance standards for the function.
• Partner with operational, commercial, procurement, and customer service teams to improve financial outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and present monthly management reports on:
• Accounts payable performance
• Accounts receivable performance
• Collections trends
• Cash flow metrics
• Working capital performance
• Risk exposure
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness across finance operations.

Qualifications

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 8-10 years of finance experience, including accounts payable, receivable, and financial operations management.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within fintech, payments, banking, financial services, or high-volume transaction environments preferred.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and working capital management.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.