Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

We are partnering with an established organisation to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to lead the AP function and drive operational excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a strong Senior Executive ready to step up, or an experienced AP Assistant Manager seeking greater exposure in cash flow, reporting, and audit matters.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations (Full Spectrum)

• Oversee the full spectrum of Accounts Payable function

• Lead and guide the AP team to ensure compliance with accounting policies and SOPs

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and purchase documents

• Ensure timely submission of Withholding Tax (WHT)

• Oversee agent commissions and royalty records compilation

• Manage month-end and year-end closing for AP subledger

• Liaise closely with GL team and follow up on bank reconciliation items

• Approve vendor creation and support users on Navision system

• Guide PO users and approvers on system compliance

Cash Flow & Payment Management

• Prepare monthly cash flow projections

• Monitor fund positions to ensure sufficient liquidity for payments

• Liaise with operations on expected collections and manage outstanding payments

• Support effective cash flow planning and control

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of expense recording

• Prepare AP reports, audit schedules, and variance analysis

• Support preparation of board deck data

• Assist in forecasting and budgeting of direct costs and expenses

Audit, Compliance & Vendor Management

• Oversee outsourced vendor performance and ensure service standards are met

• Ensure Desktop Procedures are updated regularly

• Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements (including Edutrust/CPE requirements where applicable)

• Support external audit processes and resolve audit queries

• Act as business partner to internal stakeholders and resolve operational matters

Fixed Assets & Team Leadership

• Ensure accurate recording and tagging of fixed assets

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the AP team (including outsourced staff)

• Conduct performance appraisals and support team development

• Drive process improvements and streamline workflows

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (ACCA or equivalent preferred)

• 5-7 years of relevant AP experience, with supervisory exposure

• Strong knowledge of full-spectrum AP and month-end closing

• Experience with Navision or similar accounting systems

• Meticulous, proactive, and able to work under tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High integrity and ability to handle confidential matters
  
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