Accounts Payable Lead

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. Oversee the complete procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle across the group .

Posted 11/11/2026contractRemote • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle, including accounts payable processes, vendor management, and financial compliance. Proficient in ERP systems and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procure-To-Pay (P2P) ProcessesAccounts Payable ManagementERP Systems (Sage Intacct)Microsoft Excel ProficiencyProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableFinancial ControlInvoice ProcessingPayment RunsVendor Master Data GovernanceMonth-End Close ActivitiesWorkflow AutomationAudit CoordinationAccrual SubmissionsSupplier Dispute Resolution

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsProcurement SystemsAutomated PaymentsOCI Invoice Reader Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Shared ServicesMultinational Corporate EnvironmentFinance OperationsProcess ImprovementProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the complete procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle across the group
Process supplier invoices, credit notes, corporate credit cards, and employee expense claims
Prepare payment runs for approval within delegated authority limits and internal compliance frameworks
Review accounts payable ageing reports and resolve overdue items, invoice disputes, open purchase orders, and supplier enquiries
Maintain vendor master data governance and mitigate duplicate invoice risks
Coordinate documentation and operational responses for internal and external audit reviews
Manage accounts payable month-end close activities and coordinate accrual submissions
Identify workflow improvement opportunities and drive automation using automated payments and OCI invoice reader technology
Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Finance teams on system upgrades, ERP enhancements, and procedure documentation
Act as the primary escalation contact for complex accounts payable queries, supplier disputes, and approval bottlenecks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable and finance operations
Thorough understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and financial control environments
Practical working experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct) and procurement systems
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong organisational, stakeholder-management, communication, and business acumen capabilities
Experience gained within a shared services or multinational corporate environment (desirable)
Practical exposure to process improvement and finance workflow automation (desirable)
Exposure to project management or ERP implementation projects (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Six-month contract position
Fully remote work arrangement