Senior Accounts Payable Manager
We're currently recruiting an Accounts Payable Manager for a B2B client. The person will oversee all the AP activities and be the leader of an onshore and offshore team. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong financial understanding, reconciliation abilities, problem-solving skills, and leadership experience.
- Oversee all Accounts Payable acitivities
- Drive enhancements in processes for efficiency, reporting, compliance and robust transaction oversight
- Become the trusted expert in accounts payable for the whole organisation and point of contact to executive team
What you'll do:
As the Senior Manager for Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounts payable activities. You will collaborate across the business, building rapport with key stakeholders while becoming the trusted expert in accounts payable.Your role will involve extensive experience in training and integrating teams in high volume and complex deadline-driven multi-entity environments. You'll report to the Finance Operations Manager but strongly work together with the Head of Finance Transformation, Head of Finance & CFO.
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, task delegation, team integration and setting of KPIs.
- Implement and monitor adherence to company policies and procedures within the team.
- Develop offshore operations and implement strategies to optimise performance.
- Lead initiatives for change management.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely payments.
- Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Proactively ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
- Lead the efficient processing of invoices, credit card programmes, key documentation, expense reports, and payment runs.
- Influence key stakeholders to ensure tasks are completed on time and consistently.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Manager for Accounts Payable position will bring a wealth of experience in managing an accounts payable team or a similar financial role. You will have proven experience managing offshore operations and international teams.Your strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations and best practices related to accounts payable will be crucial in this role. Your adaptability to changing business needs and evolving industry regulations, along with your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, will be key to your success in this role.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or relevant certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing an accounts payable team or a similar financial role.
- Proven experience managing offshore operations and international teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations and best practices related to accounts payable.
- Advance proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, Xero is a plus.
To apply please click apply or call Vreni van Herk on 61 2 8289 3157 for a confidential discussion.