Payables & Cash Control Team Lead

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Job Ref

PE003573/RB

Date posted

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Payables & Cash Control Team Lead to join their expanding finance team, in Port Elizabeth.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate processing of supplier transactions, maintain strong financial controls, support cash flow management, and drive compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, Cashbook, or Financial Accounting secures.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

This role is responsible for overseeing the following:

• Accounts payable function,
• Cashbook administration,
• Foreign / international supplier transactions,
• Month-end reporting, and
• Supervision and coach accounts payable administrators.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, Cashbook, or Financial Accounting Previous supervisory or team leadership experience Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls Experience managing supplier reconciliations and payment cycles Knowledge of foreign supplier payments and exchange rate accounting Strong understanding of VAT requirements and financial compliance Advanced Microsoft Excel skills ERP system experience advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.