Financial Manager – Accounts Payable

SUMMARY:
This role suits a commercially sharp Financial Manager who wants to operate at the intersection of finance operations, procurement, and technology within a high-growth fintech. You’ll take end-to-end, hands-on ownership of Accounts Payable and Procurement, driving automation, system improvements, and best-practice controls. Operating comfortably at ground level, you’ll bring structure, visibility, and scalability to a complex environment without slowing momentum. This is a build-and-own role for an experienced leader who executes, modernises, and leads by doing

POSITION INFO:

Manage the full purchasing lifecycle, from requirement intake and supplier sourcing through approvals, contracting, and payment coordination
Handle day-to-day procurement activity across technical, commercial, and operational teams using modern finance and expense tools
Maintain accurate supplier information, pricing agreements, contract records, and compliance documentation
Oversee renewals for software subscriptions, professional services, and recurring vendor arrangements
Partner with Finance to ensure correct cost allocation, reconciliations, and spend visibility
Prepare procurement-related documentation for annual regulatory and compliance reviews, coordinating with external advisors and auditors as required
Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and service providers
Lead commercial negotiations to optimise pricing, payment terms, and contractual protections
Coordinate contract review and execution in collaboration with legal and risk stakeholders
Establish performance measures for key vendors and monitor service delivery, cost efficiency, and reliability
Assess existing procurement practices, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Design and implement scalable procurement policies, approval frameworks, and operating procedures
Build structured approaches to supplier onboarding, purchase management, and spend tracking
Improve organisational visibility into procurement activity through reporting and dashboards
Provide insight-driven recommendations on supplier rationalisation, category strategies, and cost optimisation initiatives
Contribute to the long-term evolution of the procurement function as the organisation grows and matures
Analyse spend patterns to support responsible and preferential supplier sourcing objectives where applicable
Work closely with technical teams on vendor assessments and procurement of specialised tools and services
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and payment cycles
Partner with Legal to support contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management
Support People Operations and IT with equipment sourcing, workplace services, and employee-related vendors
Provide guidance and oversight to junior operations or procurement support roles as the function expands
Establish clear quality standards, controls, and accountability across procurement activities
Foster a culture of precision, ownership, and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience:
Professional certifications such as CA(SA), AGA(SA), PA(SA), CIPS or CSCP beneficial
Implementation of new tools, procurement processes and building frameworks from scratch
Proven managerial experience in a role focused on Accounts Payable and Procurement
Fintech, tech, or multinational environment experience
Demonstrated ability to execute procurement operations

Qualification:
Minimum Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related
Ideally a qualified accountant CA(SA), AGA(SA), PA(SA)


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