Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to oversee one of our Accounts Payable teams to ensure high-quality invoice processing, reconciliations, payment execution, month end close and strong team supervision. The Accounts Payable supervisor forms an integral part of our payables team to ensure that our suppliers are paid timeously and accurately.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for
A strong Accounts Payable supervisor able to lead a team, ensure process compliance, handle high volumes and adapt to business needs as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee daily activities across the Accounts Payable team.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices.
Review GL coding and Accounts Payable entries for accuracy.
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
Handle supplier, vendor and trade-related queries.
Review and approve supplier reconciliations.
Ensure timely Accounts Payable month end close.
Liaise with procurement, banking, IT Finance and internal stakeholders as required.
Supervise Accounts Payable staff and support team development Ensure system effectiveness and efficiency, by liaising with IT Finance routinely to prioritise, and escalate appropriately.
Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes.
Ensure all KPI`s are met.
Liaise with external and internal audit as required.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Matric plus Finance qualification
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
3 - 5 years Accounts Payable supervisory experience in any Accounts Payable stream.
Strong Oracle Financials experience.
Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous.
Supervisory and experience working within a team dynamic would be advantageous.
Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS
Matric plus Finance qualification
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
3 - 5 years Accounts Payable supervisory experience in any Accounts Payable stream.
Strong Oracle Financials experience.
Experience in a finance retail environment advantageous.
Supervisory and experience working within a team dynamic would be advantageous.
Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).