Working Accounts Payable Supervisor, Durban

Purpose of Role To supervise a small Accounts Payable team while actively performing purchase ledger processing duties in a high-volume environment. This is a Working Supervisor role combining leadership and operational execution.

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

3-5 years Accounts Payable experience

Minimum 4 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.)

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