Finance Manager: Accounts Payable | Midrand | Permanent

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POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across multiple business units. Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments within agreed SLAs. Oversee high-volume transaction processing while maintaining quality and compliance. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and approval matrices. Lead, coach and develop Accounts Payable teams. Manage performance, productivity and employee engagement. Drive capability building and skills development. Ensure appropriate workforce and capacity planning. Maintain strong financial controls and segregation of duties. Ensure compliance with standards, company policies and VAT\/tax requirements. Support internal and external audits and address audit findings. Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks. Act as the escalation point for suppliers and internal stakeholders. Manage relationships with Procurement, Treasury, Financial Accounting and operational business units. Monitor and report on SLA performance and service delivery metrics. Drive stakeholder satisfaction and service excellence. Drive standardisation and optimisation of Accounts Payable processes. Lead automation, digitisation and system enhancement initiatives. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve cycle times and reduce processing errors. Support broader finance transformation initiatives. Ensure accurate and timely AP reporting. Support month-end and year-end activities. Provide insights relating to cash flow, working capital and liabilities management. Monitor payment performance, ageing and outstanding balances.