Accounts Payable Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional with 5–10 years of finance experience and a proven track record in creditor management, payment processing, and financial controls. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in supplier invoice processing, creditor reconciliations, payment proposals, and banking platform administration, including local and foreign payments.

• Loading payments on Standard Bank system.
• Ensure to follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure payment.
• Oversee the accurate processing and capturing of local and foreign supplier invoices.
• Prepare and review monthly creditor reconciliations (local and foreign).
• Lead the preparation of payment proposals in SAP (monthly) and weekly manual payment runs.
• Ensure all supplier payments are processed within agreed terms and timelines.
• Authorise and/or oversee payment loading on banking platforms (e.g. Standard Bank system).
• Ensure the Business has reserved bank approval for foreign creditors.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control.
• Support audits by ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with financial policies.

• Accounts Payable / Finance
  
  Experience:
  
  5–10 years
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  1–2 years managing or supervising teams
• Project Exposure:
  At least 1 year (process improvement, system implementations, or similar initiatives)

• Essential
  
  Qualifications:
  • Matric Certificate
  • Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related discipline

• Financial Accuracy and Attention to Detail.
• Planning and organizing.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking.
• Team Leadership and Coaching.
• Compliance and Risk Awareness.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset.

• Permanent position
• Location:
  
  Midrand