Accounts Payable Team Leader

Recruiter

Ultra Personnel

Job Ref

JHB001718/VM

Date posted

Monday, June 1, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Well known medical company is looking for a Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their team in JHB North.

POSITION INFO

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented "Payment Query Management Team Leader" to join our Finance team in Johannesburg North. This role is responsible for overseeing payment processes, managing queries, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and leading the Payment Queries (i.e., Accounts Payable) team to deliver accurate and timely results.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Manage invoice processing and VIM approvals (Level 1 and ad hoc Level 2)

Resolve invoice and payment related queries across multiple company codes

Review and monitor VIM approval and reporting metrics

Perform age analysis, reconciliations, and clearing activities

Review and approve accruals in line with month-end requirements

Oversee payment schedules, including foreign payments, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Manage Payment Queries (Accounts Payable) mailboxes and respond to stakeholder queries

Act as primary liaison for vendor onboarding and master data updates

Maintain key finance tracking spreadsheets and provide operational support

Process intercompany invoices and review ERP batch postings

Lead, coach, and support Payment Queries (Accounts Payable) team

Allocate workload, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to controls

Act as first point of escalation for complex queries

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

Matric (required)

Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field

3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations

Experience working with SAP VIM or similar ERP systems

Strong proficiency in Excel

Competent in using digital platforms and systems effectively to perform tasks

Proven ability to work in a fast paced and results driven environment

Skills and Competencies

High level of accuracy with a strong focus on controls

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple competing demands

Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities

Resilient, organised, reliable, and able to remain composed under pressure