Accounts Payable Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Accounts Payable Manager
Join Faircape Groups Expanding Finance Division
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role with strategic impact? Faircape Group is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead, manage, and oversee the entire function within our multi-entity, high-performance organisation.
Faircape Group is a respected name across a range of industries, including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, ISP, Utility Management, Infrastructure Installation, and Property Management. If youre excited about managing high-volume operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and leading a finance team within a growing organisation, this is the ideal opportunity.
Why Join Faircape?
We offer an environment where strong leadership, a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement are valued. As a senior leader, youll not only oversee day-to-day operational accuracy but also play a critical role in driving organisational and team growth.
What We Offer:
Quarterly performance bonuses Recognising your leadership and delivery
Long service leave We reward commitment
Onsite Barista Fresh coffee on demand
Subsidised snacks & vending machines For that midday boost
Discounted ISP packages Stay connected affordably
Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) Support for work-life balance
Subsidised parking Convenient and cost-effective
Central Claremont offices Modern workspaces near Cavendish Square
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Cashbook, Payments, and Creditors team
  • Set departmental goals, monitor performance, and mentor staff
  • Ensure process adherence and implement best practices and internal controls
  • Manage staff resources, workloads and distribute tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines
  • Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to obtain holistic view of key practices influencing the financial cycle
  • Oversee the full creditor cycle
  • Manage supplier account reconciliations and process flow
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and audit standards
  • Review variances between invoices, orders, and statements, and resolve issues in collaboration with buyers and accountants
  • Maintain and update recurring and once-off payment schedules
  • Perform monthly supplier age analysis, review and reporting
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Proven experience in creditors, payments, and cashbook functions
  • Proven years in a supervisory or management role
  • Proven ability to manage high volumes across multi-entity environments
  • Experience with Xero is beneficial
  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and cashbook best practices
Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet and financial reconciliation skills
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational ability
  • Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
  • Tech-savvy Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs) advantageous
  • Proven problem-solving capability under pressure
  • Deadline-driven, accurate, and adaptable to change
  • High level of integrity and accountability
Additional Requirements:
  • Clear credit, criminal, and health records
  • Solid references supporting leadership and technical capabilities
Working Hours:
Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 17h00, with a 45-minute lunch. Flexi-time available between 06h30 and 18h30, subject to manager approval.
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If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1493945
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned