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- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments are made to suppliers and vendors in accordance with contractual terms.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring there is alignment with department goals and company objectives.
- Provide training and support to the team on best practices, system use, and problem resolution.
- Oversee the review, coding, and entry of all purchase ledger transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Ensure timely preparation of checks, payments, and wire transfers, and manage payment runs.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure the integrity of processes
- Prepare and analyse reports, including ageing reports, cash flow forecasting, and payment analysis.
- Provide insights on purchase ledger trends and recommend process improvements or cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end closing procedures related to purchase ledger.
- Identify opportunities for streamlining and automating the process to enhance efficiency.
- Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes, incorporating best practices into procedures
- Implement new technologies or processes to reduce errors and improve work-flow efficiency.
- Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certification (e.g., AAT) is an advantage
- Experience within a Supervisory level role, within purchase ledger
- Strong IT skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records and transactions.
