Accounts Payable Manager at Communicate Recruitment

Job Description:

• 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
• Identify 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