Accounts Payable Manager
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Contract
- Full-time
We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, youll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth.What We Offer:
Quarterly performance bonuses Recognising your leadership and delivery
Long service leave We reward commitment
Onsite Barista Fresh coffee on demand
Subsidised snacks & vending machines For that midday boost
Discounted ISP packages Stay connected affordably
Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) Support for work-life balance
Subsidised parking Convenient and cost-effective
Central Claremont offices Modern workspaces near Cavendish SquareKey Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team
- Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff
- Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls
- Manage staff resources, workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle
- Oversee the full creditor cycle
- Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow
- Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards
- Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants
- Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules
- Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting
- Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions
- Proven years in a supervisory or management role
- Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments
- Experience with Xero is beneficial
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability
- Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
- Tech-savvy Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous
- Proven problem-solving capability under pressure
- Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Clear credit, criminal, and health records
- Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities
Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 17h00, with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between 06h30 and 18h30, subject to manager approval.To learn more about working at Faircape, visit:If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
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