Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
Position Type: Permanent
Posted: 25 June 2025
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Job Details
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Division: Head Office
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Business Unit: Finance
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Minimum Experience: Mid-Senior
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Company Primary Industry: Restaurants
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Job Functional Area: Finance
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage the accounts payable function at Pedros. This role requires an individual with strong leadership and management capabilities who can drive strategic improvements, implement robust processes, and ensure operational excellence across the function. The ideal candidate must have a passion for process optimization, financial controls, and team development.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Lead the full accounts payable function for Pedros.
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Strategically manage and support the accounts payable team, including goal setting, performance management, and professional development.
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Implement and continuously improve policies, procedures, and controls to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
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Review and oversee the processing of accounts payable transactions, allocations, and preparation of payment packs.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records.
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Drive process enhancements and automation opportunities to improve turnaround times and reduce risk.
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Ensure best practices in financial controls are consistently applied.
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Compile accounts payable information and documentation for external and internal audits.
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Conduct regular reviews of supplier age analysis and provide actionable reporting.
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Lead people and performance management efforts to build a high-performing team.
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Prepare and deliver regular reports on accounts payable status, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership.
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Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
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Leverage systems knowledge (including POS Gaap / Micros, WMS, and ERP systems like Sage Evolution) to optimize functionality and accuracy.
Requirements:
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Degree or Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
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Minimum 3 years in an Accounts Payable Manager role, ideally within the fast food or retail industries.
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Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5 or more staff members, with a focus on performance and development for at least 2 years.
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Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial best practices.
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Certification in Sage 200 / Sage Evolution or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
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Experience with Pastel Partner / Evolution, POS Gaap / Micros, and WMS systems is preferred.
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Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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Ability to work strategically while managing day-to-day operational demands.