Senior Accounts Payable Manager | SAP Expert

South African National Blood Service; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage payment teams and ensure timely vendor payments at SANBS. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills to drive process improvements and maintain accurate GL reconciliations.

The incumbent will supervise staff, review age analysis, ensure proper documentation for payments, and liaise with heads of departments to resolve issues and optimise the accounts payable function within the

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in Accounts payable.
• 2-3 years' supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ SAP experience in the Accounts Payable Module.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment teams to ensure accounts are paid timeously.
• Review age analysis weekly/monthly and resolve outstanding items.
• Reconcile creditor accounts monthly and clear reconciling items.
• Ensure payments have supporting documentation before authorisation.
• Address areas of concern with Heads of Buying Department to improve processes.
• Inform staff of decisions by regular department meetings.
• Contribute to the divisional business plan.
• Maintain good relations with large creditors through liaison and communication.
• Submit monthly reports to superiors with quality information.
• Develop action plans to minimise operational risks.
• Develop policies and procedures to keep department running smoothly.

Skills

Analytical Thinking and Attention to.D

Judgement and Decision Making

Problem Solving

Big picture thinking

Ethical behaviour

Excellence Orientation

Personal Development

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Management

Teamwork

Communication

Business and Financial Acumen

Systems Competence

Technical Skills/ Competence

Computer Literacy

Best Practice Thinking

Logistical Management

Accounting practices

Practical Execution Management

Motivating People

Education

B Comm or National Diploma in Accounting

Tools

SAP AP Module

Job description

South African National Blood Service is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage payment teams and ensure timely vendor payments at SANBS. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills to drive process improvements and maintain accurate GL reconciliations.

The incumbent will supervise staff, review age analysis, ensure proper documentation for payments, and liaise with heads of departments to resolve issues and optimise the accounts payable function within the