Accounts Payable Manager
Core
Lead, optimise and elevate the Accounts Payable function for a large multi-entity organisation, balancing strategic ownership with hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations.
Role type
Senior Accounts Payable Manager
Builds
End-to-end accounts payable processes, payment controls, approval workflows, and supplier master data integrity across multiple business units.
Domain
Finance / Accounts Payable / Multi-entity organisation
Required skills
Process improvement, payment controls, compliance, fraud prevention, team leadership, ERP management, reconciliation, analytical capabilities, stakeholder influence.
Preferred skills
Experience in industrial, construction, mining services, wholesale environments.
Technologies
ERP, Excel
Responsibilities
Owning and improving end-to-end accounts payable processes; Managing payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data integrity; Monitoring creditor days and supporting working capital objectives; Ensuring compliance with relevant tax, reporting and regulatory requirements; Leading month-end AP activities, reconciliations and audit support; Investigating complex transactional and system-related issues; Partnering with operational stakeholders to improve purchasing and approval disciplines; Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing accounts payable team; Supporting ERP, automation and continuous improvement projects.
