Accounts Payable Supervisor

Description:

Join an international company launching a new division in Cape Town as an Accounts Payable Supervisor. You’ll oversee transaction processing, review reconciliations, and ensure timely payments and tax compliance. You will lead the Accounts Payable team, drive process improvements, and support month-end tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing finance division in a dynamic environment.
Process Transactions According to Policies : Ensure transactions are processed efficiently, following company policies and procedures
Handle Supplier and Business Queries : Respond to supplier and internal business queries quickly and effectively
Review Statement Reconciliations : Check statement reconciliations to ensure all transactions are complete and accurate
Review and Approve Payments : Conduct the first-level review of payment runs and approve them
Approve Urgent Payments : Provide timely approval for urgent payments when required
Understand Expense Accounts and Cost Centres : Ensure clarity around expense accounts and cost centre allocations
Tax Compliance Knowledge : Maintain a solid understanding of tax compliance related to Accounts Payable processes
Document Processes for Knowledge Transfer : Document key processes using standard templates during knowledge transfer sessions
Review and Approve Processes : Ensure documented processes are reviewed and approved before implementation
Review Customer Master Data : Approve changes to the Customer Master file, including updates for new and existing customers
Support the Team and Centre : Collaborate with team members and contribute to the success of the department by offering support as needed
I dentify and Implement Process Improvements : Contribute to finding opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and controls
Provide Operational Support : Offer support for the AR Supervisor when needed for approvals or other relevant tasks.
Complete Month-End Tasks : Assist with completing month-end processes as required
Generate Accounts Payable Listings : Create and review creditor listings to ensure supplier accounts are reconciled to statements
Manage the PTP Team : Help guide and support the AP team to meet and exceed business SLA targets
Lead and Motivate the Accounts Payable Team : Support, lead, and motivate the Accounts Payable team to ensure high performance

Skills & Experience:
Full Accounts Payable function
Team management experience
Ability to thrive in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
Experience in a Shared Service or Group experience in highly beneficial
Self-started and able to get going without continuous oversight

Qualification:
A tertiary degree in Finance


Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021 418 1750 , quoting the Ref: CTF020592.

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