Job Description
Our client is a well-known retailer looking for a highly talented Accounts Payable Team Leader/Manager to join their Finance Team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic, hyper growth company seeking someone with AP experience at a very large scale.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train and mentor a team of accounts payable specialists.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices, statement reconciliations and payments
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, negotiate payment terms and handle disputes effectively.
• Ensure vendor accounts are reconciled accurately and resolutions are executed on for outstanding items
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to enhance AP systems.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports regarding AP metrics for senior management.
• Monthly reporting on all Ballance sheet control

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Retail industry experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in AP software and systems
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.