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Payables Deputy (12-Month Contract)

Temporary

Rosstone Professional Solutions

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payables Deputy to support the Head of Accounts Payable in leading a large AP function within a high-volume Shared Services environment. This is a senior management role focused on operational excellence, process optimisation, automation, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

  • NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8-10 years' experience in Finance, Accounts Payable, Transport Distribution (TD), or Payables environments
  • Strong Shared Services experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing large teams
  • Strong Accounts Payable, vendor reconciliations, and invoice processing expertise
  • Experience with SAP, Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), ReadSoft, or similar automation tools advantageous
  • Advanced Excel and Data Analytics skills
  • CA(SA) qualification advantageous

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, statement reviews, and balance validation
  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the AP function
  • Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and controls
  • Partner with stakeholders to improve efficiency and service delivery
  • Support the Accounts Payable Head in managing team performance and operational delivery

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Strong process and controls mindset
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrix environment
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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