Accounts Payable Financial Controller - Staff Solutions
Kariega / Uitenhage 2 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Accounts Payable Financial Controller
Staff Solutions
Kariega / Uitenhage
Date Created : 2 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
Portfolio Ownership & Team Leadership
- Take full ownership of a defined accounts payable portfolio.
- Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 3–4 Accounts Payable Clerks.
- Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Ensure alignment with departmental and organisational goals.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
- Ensure team members meet defined KPIs and performance standards.
- Identify training needs and support continuous development.
- Ensure adequate cross-training and coverage within the team.
- Ensure all invoices and credit notes are accurately and timeously processed within your
- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOPs.
- Monitor adherence to processing deadlines and escalate risks early.
- Review and manage open GRNs, ensuring timely resolution.
- Drive improvements in processing efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage supplier age analysis for your portfolio and ensure accounts remain in good standing.
- Maintain current age % of 80% or higher.
- Ensure adherence to agreed supplier payment terms.
- Proactively manage supplier relationships and resolve escalations.
- Ensure timely resolution of account queries and minimise recurrence.
- Analyse root causes of recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
- Escalate risks proactively to the Accounts Payable Manager where required.
- Review and approve supplier reconciliations prior to submission.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all AP-related general ledger accounts.
- Maintain high standards of financial integrity and audit readiness.
- Matric (Grade 12) with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a supervisory/management role, leading a team.
- Proven experience in a high-volume, process-driven environment.
- Experience in import/export or clearing agent environments (advantageous).
- Strong experience in general ledger reconciliations and financial controls.
- Exposure to multi-currency environments (advantageous).
- Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Syspro, Pastel, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and managing high volumes of communication
By applying to a job using RecruitmentPartner, you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to RecruitmentPartner Terms for use of our website.
By applying to a job using RecruitmentPartner, you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to RecruitmentPartner Terms for use of our website.
