Accounts Payable Supervisor

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Do you have experience leading an accounts payable team and making sure suppliers are paid on time, every time? My client is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor who can bring structure, consistency, and accountability to their payment processes.
My client is a growing national organisation with a busy finance department. They're looking for someone to supervise their AP team, manage invoice processing, ensure vendor accounts are up to date, and maintain payment accuracy across the board. This role requires a reliable leader, someone who takes ownership of the payment cycle, resolves issues quickly, and keeps reconciliations clean and current.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the AP team and review all invoice processing
  • Approve reconciliations and ensure no aged queries linger
  • Maintain updated vendor banking details and resolve escalated supplier issues
  • Authorise payments and ensure that all transactions are accurate and timely
  • Flag unusual or high-value payments for review
  • Clear old purchase orders and support regular financial housekeeping
  • Assist with reporting and general finance team support when needed
What do you need:
  • Matric (Grade 12) and experience in a supervisory AP role
  • 3-5 years within an accounts payable environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and support a small team
  • Detail-focused with solid communication skills
  • Confident in reviewing and approving payments
  • Logical thinker with good problem-solving skills
APPLY NOW!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more vacancies, please visit
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
Reach out to me directly if you are passively looking in one of our niche areas to hear more about roles that we are not advertising:
  • Newly Qualified CA's
  • Financial Manager
  • Financial Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • FP&A
  • Cost Accountant
For more information contact:
Uhuru Matlhaji
Talent Specialist in Finance
012 348 4940
For more information please contact:
Uhuru Matlhaji

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.za will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Related Jobs

Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1465481
  • 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