AP & GL Manager

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

This is a hands-on leadership role suitable for a strong AP Assistant Manager /Finance Manager seeking broader exposure in cash flow, reporting, and audit matters.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee the full spectrum of Accounts Payable activities.

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

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and purchase documents.

• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) submissions, agent commissions, and royalty records.

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing for AP subledger; liaise with GL team and follow up on bank reconciliation items.

• Approve vendor creation and support Navision system users; guide PO users and approvers on system compliance.

Cash Flow & Payment Management

• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and monitor fund positions for timely 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.

• Assist in preparation of board deck data, forecasting, and budgeting of direct costs and expenses.

Audit, Compliance & Vendor Management

• Oversee outsourced vendor performance and ensure service standards are met.

• Maintain up-to-date Desktop Procedures.

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

• Support external audit processes and resolve audit queries.

• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders to 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.

Confidential applications: Please send your updated resume to [email protected]

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