Accounts Payable Manager

Our client, a well-established *Manufacturing *company based in Umhlanga, is looking to fill the position of *Accounts Payable Manager.* *Key Responsibilities:* * Manage the Accounts Payable Team and ensure compliance with controls and procedures in the execution of daily operations, including treasury functions * Responsible for the accurate, timely and complete processing of all accounts payable transactions, including Vendor Management, Invoice Processing, and Payments runs * Perform vendor approval and maintenance processes and support initiatives to ensure all vendors are paid per contractual terms and company payment policies * Monitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy * Establish and implement Accounts Payable standard operating policies and procedures that utilize best practices and seek to mitigate operational risks * Prepare and distribute Accounts Payable Aging Report to management * Closes AP module in SAP monthly, assist with month-end close processes * Collaborate closely with the Treasury team to ensure proper recording of payments received and accruals * Partner with procurement and the plants to provide thought leadership and issue resolution * Complete ad hoc projects assigned by senior management focused on process improvement and automation with the goal of increasing accuracy, efficiency, and control environment * Promote a positive culture of accountability and continuous improvement * Development of all department staff members and supervise the performance of the team members * Ensure segregation of duties, policy, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance * Be the Accounts Payable primary point-of-contact during the annual audit * Management of the Group's FX and key banking relationships (serve as a main point of contact for banks) * Involvement in the Group Debt facility * Monitor and manage company's daily cash position * Recommend, implement, and maintain cash & treasury policies and procedures. Determines investments and redemptions as needed to maintain targeted positions * Maintain company bank accounts in the 6 entities as administrator * Consolidate treasury processes and organize building reports/dashboards for treasury management * Assists in development and management of relationships with banking partners and other treasury services providers * Identify and implement improvements to treasury operations processes. Assist in the development and implementation of new systems and sub-systems with focus on automate processes *Qualifications and Experience:* * Grade 12 Senior Certificate * Relevant degree or diploma * 5 years + relevant experience * SAP experience is essential If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to (traceyallen@121talent.co.za)(mailto:traceyallen@121talent.co.za) If you ha