Accounts Payable Supervisor - Umhlanga

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Creditors \/ Accounts Payable Working Supervisor Strong people-management and deadline-management experience is required. This is a hands-on Creditors \/ Accounts Payable Working Supervisor role. The successful candidate will supervise a small AP team while also actively processing invoices and supporting the purchase ledger function in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. This role is suited to someone who has grown through creditors\/AP, understands manual invoice processing, can work accurately with large volumes, is strong on Excel, and has proven experience managing team performance, deadlines, escalations, and supplier\/internal queries. Key Responsibilities Supervise Accounts Payable team (maximum 7 staff), including performance management, training, development, appraisals, and recruitment Provide hands-on support in purchase ledger processing within a high-volume environment Oversee purchase ledger accuracy, ensuring timely processing, correct allocation, and up-to-date supplier accounts Ensure all AP processes, controls, and approval procedures are followed, including invoice authorisation and delegated authority compliance Manage supplier onboarding in line with company procedures and perform supplier statement reconciliations Manage, prioritise, and schedule proforma and ad-hoc payments, ensuring sufficient currency availability Monitor bank exposure, overdraft risk, and foreign exchange requirements Support audit and year-end processes as the first-line contact for AP-related queries and documentation Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including P11D and PSA equivalent reporting Review and authorise journals raised by the AP team Coordinate with internal departments to resolve complex AP issues and manage financial\/operational risk Continuously review AP processes, procedures, and systems to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements Ensure all financial data, records, and documentation are maintained in line with legal, statutory, and best-practice retention requirements Minimum Requirements 5+ years Creditors \/ Accounts Payable experience Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in AP Must be a Working Supervisor (lead + process role) High-volume AP environment experience Audit experience required (year-end support) ERP system experience (SAP \/ Dynamics \/ Sage etc.) Advanced Excel essential and tested before interview Creditors \/ Accounts Payable Working Supervisor – High Volume Manual Processing This is a working supervisor role  Manual invoice processing experience is essential. Advanced Excel is essential and will be tested. Strong people-management and deadline-management experience is required.