Payables Deputy (12-Month Contract)

Job Summary

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payables Deputy to support the Head of Accounts Payable in leading a large AP function within a high-volume Shared Services environment. This is a senior management role focused on operational excellence, process optimisation, automation, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8-10 years' experience in Finance, Accounts Payable, Transport Distribution (TD), or Payables environments
• Strong Shared Services experience
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams
• Strong Accounts Payable, vendor reconciliations, and invoice processing expertise
• Experience with SAP, Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), ReadSoft, or similar automation tools advantageous
• Advanced Excel and Data Analytics skills
• CA(SA) qualification advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, statement reviews, and balance validation
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the AP function
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and controls
• Partner with stakeholders to improve efficiency and service delivery
• Support the Accounts Payable Head in managing team performance and operational delivery

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong process and controls mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrix environment