Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager

Apex
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

Description

  • We are seeking an accounts payable assistant manager to oversee and manage the end to end accounts payable function for a top tier client. The role spans significantly wider than a typical accounts payable function. The successful candidate will not only manage the entire accounts payable process but will own the management of complex systems used by the team on a day to day basis and will be responsible for KPI reporting both internally and externally to the client. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager in the team who also leads the accounting function.

Job specification  

  • Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
  • Ensure KPIs are tracked and reported on to agreed timelines.
  • Own and manage all processes which feed into the accounts payable process and highlight control risks.
  • Ensure all processes are sufficiently documented and controls are in place to eliminate invoice processing error and payment errors.
  • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure invoices are appropriately captured and processes are in place to mitigate risks.
  • Review and verify invoices are in line with expected billing information of the client.
  • Review invoices captured in the expense allocation system for accuracy.
  • Review set up of invoices for payment on the client’s banking platform.
  • Reconcile bank statements
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  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions and produce trade creditor reports
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
  • Ad-hoc client requests and project work
  • Liaise with core-accounting team and aid with information requests

Skills Required:

  • Previous accounts payable experience desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles 
  • Experience with online banking systems and accounting software

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail and process flow
  • Confidentiality
  • Problem-solving
  • Efficiency and ability to meet deadlines
     

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date21 October 2026
Apex
Cape Town, Western Cape

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