Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

o Invoice & Payment Management: Oversee invoice receipt, review, verification, and matching with purchase orders; schedule and process timely payments to avoid penalties; oversee electronic and other payments with effective cash management.
o Vendor & Record Management: Maintain vendor records, resolve payment queries, and ensure accurate transaction documentation.
o Reconciliations & Reporting: Review vendor statement reconciliations, prepare AP reports (payment summaries, creditor ageing, accruals, invoices on hold).
o Compliance & Month-End: Ensure adherence to regulations and policies, manage month-end close, and complete reconciliations.
o Risk Management: Update AP systems, policies, and controls; facilitate audits; manage stipends and refunds.
o Staff Management: Recruit, train, evaluate, and manage AP staff to meet departmental objectives.

Requirements:

o Honours BCom (Accounting & Auditing).
o 5 years and above as AP Manager in a similarly complex environment.
o People management, training, and development experience.
o Independent and team-oriented with strong risk management, process improvement, and change management skills.
o Strong time management, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
o Proficiency in MS Office, Oracle AP & GL, VAT application, and banking/forex requirements.
o Ability to manage testing, change management, and system implementationprojects.
o Knowledge of digital payment workflows and automation in accounts payable.
o Strong analytical skills to validate data mapping and process accuracy between systems.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferences:

Experience with AP system integrations and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, iExpense).
Preference will be given to C.T.A. and/or C.A. Board Entrants and/or Qualified C.A.'s.

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Closing Date: 05 September 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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