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AP Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Talent Sam

Posted 13 days ago

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Multinational Shipping company looking for an accounts payable manager. To oversee the data input department and reconcile the receivables. The AP Manager will oversee an international team and report directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

  • Team Management : Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

  • Invoice Processing : Oversee the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment.

  • Vendor Relations : Maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving any issues related to payments and ensuring good credit terms.

  • Compliance : Ensure all AP processes comply with company policies and legal regulations.

  • Reconciliation : Regularly reconcile AP accounts and resolve any discrepancies.

  • Expense Reporting : Oversee employee expense report processing and reimbursement.

  • Reporting : Prepare and present reports on AP performance, including metrics like days payable outstanding (DPO) and payment accuracy.

  • Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AP department.

  • Systems Management : Manage and optimize the use of accounting software and AP systems.

  • Budgeting : Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the accounts payable budget.


Requirements:

  • Experience : Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar role.

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Technical Skills : Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

  • Soft Skills : Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data.

  • Problem-Solving : Ability to identify and resolve AP-related issues effectively.

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Multinational Shipping company looking for an accounts payable manager. To oversee the data input department and reconcile the receivables. The AP Manager will oversee an international team and report directly to the CFO. Responsibilities: Team Management : Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Invoice Processing : Oversee the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment. Vendor Relations : Maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving any issues related to payments and ensuring good credit terms. Compliance : Ensure all AP processes comply with company policies and legal regulations. Reconciliation : Regularly reconcile AP accounts and resolve any discrepancies. Expense Reporting : Oversee employee expense report processing and reimbursement. Reporting : Prepare and present reports on AP performance, including metrics like days payable outstanding (DPO) and payment accuracy. Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AP department. Systems Management : Manage and optimize the use of accounting software and AP systems. Budgeting : Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the accounts payable budget. Requirements: Experience : Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar role. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Technical Skills : Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel. Soft Skills : Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data. Problem-Solving : Ability to identify and resolve AP-related issues effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Accounts Payable Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Pedros

Posted 2 days ago

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Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage the accounts payable function at Pedros. This role requires an individual with strong leadership and management capabilities who can drive strategic improvements, implement robust processes, and ensure operational excellence across the function. The ideal candidate must have a passion for process optimization, financial controls, and team development.

  • Lead the full accounts payable function for the Pedros organisation
  • Strategically manage and support the accounts payable team, including goal setting, performance management, and professional development
  • Implement and continuously improve policies, procedures, and controls to ensure operational efficiency and compliance
  • Review and oversee the processing of accounts payable transactions, allocations, and preparation of payment packs
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records
  • Drive process enhancements and automation opportunities to improve turnaround times and reduce risk
  • Ensure best practices in financial controls are consistently applied
  • Compile accounts payable information and documentation for external and internal audits
  • Conduct regular reviews of supplier age analysis and provide actionable reporting
  • Lead people and performance management efforts to build a high-performing team
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on accounts payable status, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership
  • Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance
  • Leverage systems knowledge (including POS Gaap / Micros, WMS, and ERP systems like Sage Evolution) to optimize functionality and accuracy

Requirements

  • Degree or diploma in Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum of 3 years in an Accounts Payable Manager role, ideally within the fast food or retail industries
  • Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5 or more staff members with a focus on performance and development for a minimum of 2 years
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial best practices
  • Certification in Sage 200 / Sage Evolution or similar ERP systems is advantageous
  • Experience with Pastel Partner / Evolution, POS Gaap / Micros, and WMS systems is preferred
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operational demands

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Accounts Payable Manager

Faircape Health

Posted 9 days ago

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Accounts Payable Manager

Join Faircape Group’s Expanding Finance Division

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role with strategic impact? Faircape Group is looking for anAccounts Payable Manager to lead, manage, and oversee the entire function within our multi-entity, high-performance organisation.

Faircape Group is a respected name across a range of industries, including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, ISP, Utility Management, Infrastructure Installation, and Property Management . If you’re excited about managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and leading a finance team within a growing organisation, this is the ideal opportunity.

Why Join Faircape? We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, you’ll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth.

What We Offer: Quarterly performance bonuses – Recognising your leadership and delivery Long service leave – We reward commitment Onsite Barista – Fresh coffee on demand Subsidised snacks & vending machines – For that midday boost Discounted ISP packages – Stay connected affordably Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) – Support for work-life balance Subsidised parking – Convenient and cost-effective Central Claremont offices – Modern workspaces near Cavendish Square

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team
  • Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff
  • Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls
  • Manage staff resources, workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines
  • Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle
  • Oversee the full creditor cycle
  • Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards
  • Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants
  • Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules
  • Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions
  • Proven years in a supervisory or management role
  • Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments
  • Experience with Xero is beneficial
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices

Skills & Attributes:

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability
  • Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
  • Tech-savvy – Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous
  • Proven problem-solving capability under pressure
  • Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change
  • High level of integrity and accountability

Additional Requirements:

  • Clear credit, criminal, and health records
  • Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities

Working Hours: Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00 , with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between 06h30 and 18h30 , subject to manager approval.

To learn more about working at Faircape, visit:

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.



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Accounts Payable Manager

Pedros Chicken

Posted 13 days ago

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Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage the accounts payable function at Pedros. This role requires an individual with strong leadership and management capabilities who can drive strategic improvements, implement robust processes, and ensure operational excellence across the function. The ideal candidate must have a passion for process optimization, financial controls, and team development.

1. Lead the full accounts payable function for the Pedros organisation
2. Strategically manage and support the accounts payable team, including goal setting, performance management, and professional development
3. Implement and continuously improve policies, procedures, and controls to ensure operational efficiency and compliance
4. Review and oversee the processing of accounts payable transactions, allocations, and preparation of payment packs
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records
6. Drive process enhancements and automation opportunities to improve turnaround times and reduce risk
7. Ensure best practices in financial controls are consistently applied
8. Compile accounts payable information and documentation for external and internal audits
9. Conduct regular reviews of supplier age analysis and provide actionable reporting
10. Lead people and performance management efforts to build a high-performing team
11. Prepare and deliver regular reports on accounts payable status, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership
12. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance
13. Leverage systems knowledge (including POS Gaap / Micros, WMS, and ERP systems like Sage Evolution) to optimize functionality and accuracy

Requirements:
1. Degree or diploma in Finance or Accounting
2. Minimum of 3 years in an Accounts Payable Manager role, ideally within the fast food or retail industries
3. Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5 or more staff members with a focus on performance and development for a minimum of 2 years
4. Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial best practices
5. Certification in Sage 200 / Sage Evolution or similar ERP systems is advantageous
6. Experience with Pastel Partner / Evolution, POS Gaap / Micros, and WMS systems is preferred
7. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
8. Ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operational demands

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Accounts Payable Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Communicate Finance

Posted 19 days ago

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Reference: CTF018206-AM-1

Do you boast extensive experience successfully managing an Accounts Payable team that you would now like to put to practice in a new environment? If you have exposure to multiple currencies and global jurisdictions, and the ability to promote a healthy and productive work environment, we want to chat to you about an opportunity within a high functioning and well-loved global company, operating in our beautiful mother city. Apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Lead, train and monitor the Accounts Payable team leads and team
  2. Ensure procedures and processes are adhered to inline with SLAs
  3. Ensure timeous processing of invoices and adhere to payment terms
  4. Provide KPIs pertaining to Accounts Payable and PO performance
  5. Responsible for trade creditors and supplier statement recons
  6. Ensure continuous team improvement and culture of best practice
  7. Monitor the systems and processes used within AP
Skills & Experience:
  1. Minimum 5 years or more of AP leadership experience
  2. Group services experience
  3. Multi-jurisdiction experience
  4. Multi-currency experience
  5. Involvement in process changes and implementation procedures
Qualification:
  1. Tertiary qualification in finance
  2. Matric
Contact

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on , quoting the Ref: CTF018206.

Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies.

Let us assist you with your career.

Package & Remuneration

R 500 000 - R 700 000 - Annually

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Accounts Payable Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate

Posted 19 days ago

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Job & Company Description:

A global company is looking to grow their South African team. The team is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This successful company has been in existence for over 3 decades, so if you are looking for a challenge and career growth, this is the company for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  1. Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices
  2. Assist with various projects
  3. Ensure payment procedure is adhered to
  4. Lead a team
  5. Assist with internal and external audits
  6. Ensure compliance with policies
  7. Process improvements

Education:

  1. Relevant Degree

Job Experience & Skills Required:

  1. Leadership experience
  2. Shared services would be ideal

Package & Remuneration: R 55000 - R 65000 - Annually

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit Network Recruitment International .

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Rochelle Jansen
Recruitment Consultant

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Accounts Payable Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Faircape

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Accounts Payable Manager Join Faircape Groups Expanding Finance Division Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role with strategic impact? Faircape Group is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead, manage, and oversee the entire function within our multi-entity, high-performance organisation. Faircape Group is a respected name across a range of industries, including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, ISP, Utility Management, Infrastructure Installation, and Property Management . If youre excited about managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and leading a finance team within a growing organisation, this is the ideal opportunity. Why Join Faircape? We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, youll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth. What We Offer: Quarterly performance bonuses Recognising your leadership and delivery Long service leave We reward commitment Onsite Barista Fresh coffee on demand Subsidised snacks & vending machines For that midday boost Discounted ISP packages Stay connected affordably Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) Support for work-life balance Subsidised parking Convenient and cost-effective Central Claremont offices Modern workspaces near Cavendish Square Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls Manage staff resources, workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle Oversee the full creditor cycle Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions Proven years in a supervisory or management role Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments Experience with Xero is beneficial Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices Skills & Attributes: Excellent leadership and team management skills Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability Clear and professional communication (written and verbal) Tech-savvy Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous Proven problem-solving capability under pressure Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change High level of integrity and accountability Additional Requirements: Clear credit, criminal, and health records Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities Working Hours: Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 17h00 , with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between 06h30 and 18h30 , subject to manager approval. To learn more about working at Faircape, visit: If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
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Accounts payable manager

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Cape Town, Western Cape Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate

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Job & Company Description: A global company is looking to grow their South African team. The team is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This successful company has been in existence for over 3 decades, so if you are looking for a challenge and career growth, this is the company for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices Assist with various projects Ensure payment procedure is adhered to Lead a team Assist with internal and external audits Ensure compliance with policies Process improvements Education: Relevant Degree Job Experience & Skills Required: Leadership experience Shared services would be ideal Package & Remuneration: R 55000 - R 65000 - Annually If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit Network Recruitment International . If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions. For more information contact:Rochelle JansenRecruitment Consultant #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Accounts payable manager

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Cape Town, Western Cape Communicate Finance

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Reference: CTF018206-AM-1 Do you boast extensive experience successfully managing an Accounts Payable team that you would now like to put to practice in a new environment? If you have exposure to multiple currencies and global jurisdictions, and the ability to promote a healthy and productive work environment, we want to chat to you about an opportunity within a high functioning and well-loved global company, operating in our beautiful mother city. Apply today! Duties & Responsibilities Lead, train and monitor the Accounts Payable team leads and team Ensure procedures and processes are adhered to inline with SLAs Ensure timeous processing of invoices and adhere to payment terms Provide KPIs pertaining to Accounts Payable and PO performance Responsible for trade creditors and supplier statement recons Ensure continuous team improvement and culture of best practice Monitor the systems and processes used within AP Skills & Experience: Minimum 5 years or more of AP leadership experience Group services experience Multi-jurisdiction experience Multi-currency experience Involvement in process changes and implementation procedures Qualification: Tertiary qualification in finance Matric Contact Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on , quoting the Ref: CTF018206. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. Package & Remuneration R 500 000 - R 700 000 - Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr
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