Accounts Payable Manager

Are you a seasoned financial professional with a passion for operational excellence and leadership? We are seeking a dynamic Regional Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of our client's Accounts Payable function across South Africa and the Rest of Africa.

In this pivotal role, you will not just manage transactions; you will drive strategic change. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, optimize sophisticated ERP systems (including SAP and VIM), and implement robust internal controls that directly impact the business's bottom line. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is eager to foster a culture of continuous improvement and career growth.

• Provide strategic direction and daily functional guidance to the Accounts Payable teams across South Africa and the Rest of Africa
• Design, implement, and refine AP policies, procedures, and systems to drive efficiency, leverage best practices, and ensure continuous improvement
• Establish, review, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure absolute compliance and good corporate governance across all AP operations
• Supervise the end-to-end payment run process, manage supplier payments, and ensure accurate and timeous local and foreign transactions
• Manage key financial workflows and systems, specifically VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), SAP, and MS Dynamics, resolving any system or process bottlenecks
• Oversee GRIR accounts, sign off on General Ledger reconciliations, and manage monthly accruals and intercompany balancing
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts, actual computations, and variance reports to support strategic funding decisions
• Resolve complex, non-routine supplier escalation queries and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business units and external vendors
• Lead, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for the AP team, fostering a supportive environment focused on professional growth

• At least 10 years of solid, progressive experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
• Proven people management experience with a track record of developing and leading successful teams
• Strong technical proficiency in SAP, VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), and MS Dynamics
• Sound knowledge of corporate tax, financial accounting principles, and general ledger reconciliations
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stress-tolerance skills, with a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• A BCom Degree, Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or an equivalent financial qualification
• Experience operating within a multinational structure