429 Payables Manager jobs in South Africa
Accounts Payable Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle
- Supervise and support AP staff
- Ensure compliance with company policies
- Review and reconcile vendor statements
- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Monitor and maintain aging reports
- Approve and post journal entries
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Implement and improve AP processes
- Coordinate with purchasing and receiving departments
- Prepare reports and analysis
- Support audits internal and external
- Maintain accurate and organized records
- Stay updated on tax regulations
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Experience in a supervisory position within an accounts payable department
- 3-5 years' experience
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Accounts Payable Manager
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As the Accounts Payable Manager, you are entrusted with leading the financial heartbeat of the organisation's payment processes. This role is central to ensuring that systems, people, and processes work in harmony to support operational excellence. You are not only managing transactions—you are building a culture of accountability, precision, and partnership. Through your leadership, the Accounts Payable team becomes a trusted enabler of business success, contributing to a high-performance culture and delivering value across the organisation.
Role Requirements
You bring a solid academic foundation to this role, with a Bcom Accounting degree that equips you with the technical expertise and financial insight needed to lead with confidence. This qualification ensures you are well-versed in accounting principles and capable of navigating complex financial environments with clarity and integrity. Your experience reflects a journey of growth and leadership in financial operations. With 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience managing Accounts Payable functions, you have developed a deep understanding of payment systems, team dynamics, and financial controls. Exposure to Sage is advantageous, allowing you to leverage technology to streamline processes and enhance reporting. This experience positions you to lead with both strategic foresight and operational agility.
Skills Requirements
You are a skilled communicator, fluent in both English and Afrikaans, and capable of presenting ideas clearly and confidently. Your financial acumen enables you to understand the broader business context and make informed decisions that support organisational goals. You are comfortable with technology and use digital tools effectively to manage workflows and reporting. Your ability to train and mentor others ensures that knowledge is shared and capabilities are built across the team. Whether delivering presentations or guiding team members, you bring clarity, confidence, and a collaborative spirit to every interaction.
Role Impact
In this role, you are shaping more than just financial outcomes—you are influencing how people experience leadership, growth, and purpose. You are driving performance through clear expectations and supportive coaching, empowering your team to thrive. By fostering engagement and creating people-centric experiences, you ensure that every team member feels valued and connected to the organisation's mission. Your commitment to learning and development builds future-ready capabilities, while your strategic approach to talent management ensures the right people are in the right roles. Through your leadership, the Accounts Payable function becomes a model of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Employment Equity and Diversity
At Ampath, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, we actively encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in healthcare, and we are proud to create a space where everyone can thrive.
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Work week
5 days
Location
Pretoria - Centurion
Closing Date
13 September 2025 at 21:00
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Ampath, where purpose meets possibility.
Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager
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Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist
Location:
Somerset West, Western Cape
On-site | Hybrid
We're looking for an
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Specialist
to join a leading technology and engineering firm driving innovation in AI-augmented solutions and digital transformation.
What you'll do:
Manage client invoicing, billing schedules, and collections
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies
Process supplier invoices, credit card receipts, and batch payments
Prepare deferred revenue journals, accruals, and month-end reconciliations
Maintain accurate records and ensure full SARS and VAT compliance
Support finance system improvements, including Xero and inventory integrations
What you'll need:
Matric plus a relevant qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping
3–5 years' experience in an AR/AP role — ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments
Proficiency in
Xero
(essential), ApprovalMax, and Microsoft Excel
Experience with platforms like Ariba or Coupa will be advantageous
Manager: Finance (Accounts Payable & Accruals)
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- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cashflows, and monthly ad hoc costing exercise as required.
- Manage the full creditors process, accruals, and overhead expenditure control.
- Prepare audit related schedules required.
- Drive process automation and efficiency improvements within the creditors function, including invoice processing and approval workflows.
- Ensure a robust cost control environment, working capital discipline and accurate accruals.
- Provide leadership by acting as a resource, coach, and mentor, while setting clear team goals aligned with business objectives.
- Drive accountability and high performance by monitoring outputs, enforcing deadlines, and supporting continuous adherence to finance policies.
- Lead by example to foster a collaborative, disciplined and results-oriented work environment that recognises and rewards success.
- Support team members in overcoming barriers to productivity and goal achievement.
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Manage the team responsible for creditors processing, accruals, and overhead allocations.
- Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring reconciliations are complete and aligned with IFRS and company policies.
- Report on creditor balances, accruals, overhead expenditure and cost control.
- Manage the relationship between auditors and the Finance Department, ensuring all audit queries are resolved efficiently and accurately.
- Review and approve audit schedules, maintaining completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Assist the Senior Manager: Finance in the annual audit process by coordinating information and deliverables from team members and other departments.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice approvals, accurate cost allocations, and compliance with procurement processes.
- Build relationships with suppliers to resolve disputes and maintain strong payment discipline.
- Support negotiations or reviews of financial terms by providing accurate data, reconciliations, and variance explanations.
- Ensure the accuracy of accounting records and alignment with IFRS requirements.
- Drive adherence to finance policies and procedures across departments, escalating instances of non-compliance to the Senior Manager: Finance.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Apply a thorough understanding of contractual agreements and regulatory charges to ensure precise billing, accruals, and allocations.
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- BCom degree in Finance or Accounting (Essential);
- BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting OR 6 years Aviation experience (Essential);
- Professional certification such as SAIPA, SAICA or relevant (Essential);
- Chartered Accountant CA (SA) (Advantageous);
- 10 years’ Finance experience in a mid-sized organisation, of which, 3 years’ must have been in a management role (Essential);
- Must have completed articles (Essential);
- Experience in budget preparation and reporting (Essential);
- Experience in the preparing and finalising accounts in accordance with current South African regulations (Essential);
- Exposure to working across multiple systems and ensuring reconciliations between finance and operational systems (Essential);
- Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous);
- Strong financial acumen;
- Knowledge of automated Financial and Accounting reporting systems;
- Knowledge of financial regulations;
- Relevant theoretical knowledge, accounting principles and practices.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional;
- High integrity;
- High degree of patience and assertiveness;
- Must have a passion for costing/accounting;
- Initiative-taking;
- Ethical, tactful, dependable and accountable;
- Process- and results-driven;
- Self-motivated;
- Reliable and committed;
- Dependable and flexible.
Application guideline:
- Email applications will not be accepted.
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 26 September 2025
Finance Manager
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Key responsibilities:
Creating financial reports
Making investment decisions
Advising senior management
Managing finance teams with the ultimate goal of maximising financial performance and value.
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Key responsibilities:
Creating financial reports
Making investment decisions
Advising senior management
Managing finance teams with the ultimate goal of maximising financial performance and value.
Finance Manager
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FINANCE MANAGER
We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team. This role is critical in overseeing our finance, Kronos and Property functions. As a key player in our leadership team, you'''ll ensure our financial health, support our strategic goals, and contribute to our overall business success. This position offers a clear pathway to senior leadership within the company or group.
Job Purpose/Tasks :
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor teams across finance, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Strategic Planning: Partner with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with our business objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support business activities and promote organisational effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate financial insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Pricing Reviews: Conduct regular pricing reviews to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
- Internal Valuations: Perform internal valuations of the group to support strategic decision-making.
- Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the companys assets and financial stability.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am 7pm, and alternate Saturday 7am 12pm.
- Salary: Market related.
Skills and Competencies
- A high level of numeracy.
- Effective business acumen.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Leadership skills and organisational skills.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Finance related degree, CA(SA), CGMA, CFA Qualified
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial management, including accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Execution Focus: Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- People Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for team leadership and stakeholder management.
Finance Manager
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Finance Manager
Join a leading facilities management firm supporting construction and property projects across the UK.
Remote (South Africa) | UK Hours (8am5pm) | R35,000R42,000 per month | Permanent, Full-time
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established B2B facilities management company operating within the construction and property sector. They deliver comprehensive services to commercial and residential clients across the UK, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a forward-thinking business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem-solving within its finance function.
The Role: Finance Manager
This is a hands-on Finance Manager role, ideal for a qualified, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment. You'll oversee all core finance operations from bookkeeping and credit control to management reporting and budgeting. Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key part in ensuring the financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency that underpin the company's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, receipts, and bills
Issue sales invoices and AFP applications for payment, managing client queries
Oversee credit control, including tracking, collections, and payments
Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, invoice finance ledgers, and internal records
Prepare and schedule payment files for bank payments
Manage HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, and CIS, ensuring all matched in Xero
Operate and reconcile invoice finance facilities
Manage company expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets
Process sole trader CIS bills biweekly based on timesheets
Set up and manage supplier credit accounts
Post and update manual journals
Prepare company accounts for annual audits and year-end reporting
Create budgets and manage the budgeting process
Analyse cost centres and produce profit/loss reports and activity summaries
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
Update pricing and contract matrices, issuing SLA documentation
Manage the finance inbox and support communication with internal and external stakeholders
About You
Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or finance within the construction industry
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (CIMA, ACA, or AAT qualification preferred)
Proficient in Xero and Hubdoc (essential)
Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis
Experience with Pleo software advantageous
Thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and practices
Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and self-sufficient
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and willing to take ownership of the entire finance function
Must have own IT equipment and be comfortable working independently in a remote setup