Main job function Purposes of the position We are looking for Accounts Payable Supervisors who will be responsible for managing the accounts payable team, overseeing the processing of supplier / vendor invoices and payment transactions, and preparing relevant reports for our African group. Key Responsibilities & Functions: • Prepares reports regarding cash flow; ensuring correct payments are made in a timely manner • Manages and supervises accounts payable clerks. • Enforces the policies, procedures and guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain accurate general ledger transactions • Ensure internal controls are implemented and monitored • Reviews, approves vendor reconciliations, and ensures queries are addressed timeously. • Reconciles accounts payable age analysis to general ledger • Engage with vendors to communicate payment cycles and terms. • Ensure vendor reconciliations are prepared and reviewed according to set deadlines • Communicate with the business to ensure that ad-hoc suppliers are made aware of our Payment cycles; • Liaise with BU manager regarding queries and processed items. • Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records • Prepare all necessary information for any audits (statutory, internal, tax, BEE, etc.) • Performs other related duties as assigned by management Payable function • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications • Be able to motivate, train and manage team Inter-personal skills • Time management • Positive attitude • Self-confidence • Ability to manage change • The ability to work under pressure Skills • Minimum of 5 years accounts payable experience, 2 of which with supervisor experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • High level of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail and good organisation skills • Ability to work under pressure and to consistently meet deadlines • Ability to prioritise and organise workload with a sense of urgency • Be responsible and accountable for all work performed • Strong mathematical and analytical skills as well as a strong understanding of the accounts Required Qualification • Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate in Finance and/or Accounting • Excellence in Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office • Experience in Shipshape and DAX
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