Team Leader – Accounts Payable

About the role

The Accounts Payable Team Leader will head the AP team at Santam’s corporate services hub in Bellville, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant payment processing. This permanent, onsite role focuses on leading the team, driving invoice automation, managing risk and supporting financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Accounts Payable team to meet service level targets.
• Oversee claims invoice processing, exception handling and supplier payments while enforcing internal controls.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements and general ledger entries, reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintain the AP risk register and implement controls to mitigate financial and compliance risks.
• Drive invoice automation initiatives, monitor automated controls and collaborate with stakeholders for system improvements.
• Prepare AP reports, cash‑flow data, ageing analyses and performance metrics.
• Support audit requirements, reporting deadlines and compliance with VAT and related legislation.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager and engage with internal stakeholders on end‑to‑end processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Auditing.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Accounts Payable, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, risk awareness and process‑improvement mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Invoice automation tools such as Kofax or Core Capture.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, look‑ups, data analysis).
• ERP systems experience – SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards.