Job title: AP and AR Supervisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 08/06/2026
Job ID: 76561

Job Description

A 3 month contract opportunity within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment supporting critical financial operations and compliance within a specialised manufacturing and regulatory landscape.

What you will be doing:

  • Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable operations
  • Supervise daily activities of the AP team to ensure efficiency and accuracy
  • Review creditor reconciliations, age analysis, and control accounts
  • Authorise payment batches and manage vendor queries and escalations
  • Ensure accurate month-end close, reporting, and trial balance reconciliations
  • Manage cash flow processes and payment schedules
  • Maintain GRIR accounts and investigate outstanding items
  • Prepare VAT reports and support submission processes
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations and cashbook reviews
  • Monitor KPIs, reporting, and financial performance metrics
  • Support audits through preparation of schedules and documentation
  • Drive compliance with internal controls, policies, and statutory requirements
  • Contribute to financial reporting, budgeting variance analysis, and management reporting
  • Lead team performance, training, and development initiatives

What we are looking for:

  • Bookkeeping diploma or degree with accounting as a subject
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • At least 2 years’ supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong reconciliation, accounting, and financial reporting skills
  • Advanced Excel and strong computer literacy
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Knowledge of banking, accounts administration, and audit processes
  • Understanding of relevant tax and regulatory requirements
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively
  • High attention to detail with strong financial acumen

Benefits and unique aspects:

  • Exposure to a specialised, compliance-driven industry
  • Opportunity to lead and shape finance operations and team performance
  • Involvement in audits, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Career progression towards senior financial leadership roles
  • Opportunity to build expertise in SAP and complex financial environments

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