Job Description

About this jobAs the Accounts Payable Manager you will be the primary point of contact for the business payment process and hold accountability for managing the accounts payable processes and procurement for JUMO entities. You will provide group-wide governance and policy oversight of accounts payable in operating subsidiaries, as well as, provide input to Treasury for cash management purposes. You will be based in South Africa and will report to the Senior Accountant.You will

• Hold accountability for the full management of accounts payable processing, reconciliation and aging across JUMO entities.
• Manage the accounts payable function and assist in streamlining processes and enhancing the control environment. Tasks include:

• Review of Payments to Supporting Recons and documents to confirm validity and accuracy of payment prepared.
• Review completeness of payment batches
• Manage payment schedules in line with the aging and approvals
• Drive and manage invoice approval processes across the business.
• Review supplier reconciliations.
• Oversee payment submission including the loading of payments across multiple banking platforms.
• Provide insight and commentary on accounts payable aging and balances.

• Support the accounting function of the group, including the following tasks:
• Prepare prepayment and accrual schedules.
• Maintain deposit schedules.
• Record relevant IFRS 16 transactions.
• Execute Foreign Exchange revaluations and address any capturing discrepancies.
• Oversee controllable operating expenditures in relation to the budget, including:
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses to the correct Project Codes and GL accounts.
• Address any budget deviations in collaboration with budget owners.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, ensuring account descriptions are accurate.
• Play an instrumental role in the adoption of a new centralised payment process across the Group. Tasks include:

• Migration of beneficiaries across various banking platforms onto a single platform.
• Penny testing payment transactions
• Assistance with the integration between existing ERP system and the Treasury Management system.

• Manage the deliverables of the outsourced accounts payable function.
• Assist with drafting new policies and updating existing ones.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and manage the procurement process.
• Manage relationships with internal procurers and provide key input into expense policy and travel policy.
• Liaise with banks on a variety of topics including company credit cards, SARB foreign spending limits, user accounts set up and management.
• Assist accounting team with yearly audits.

You will need

• To hold an Accounting degree/diploma and the CA(SA) designation.
• 3+ years' working experience in a similar function.
• Accounts payable management experience and/or procurement experience, preferably managing a high volume environment and/or multiple entities in multiple territories.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with individuals at various levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail with inner drive for accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• The ability to work independently, as well as, possess adaptability & flexibility.

Bonus if you have

• Experience with capturing of foreign currency transactions.
• Experience with VAT and withholding tax.
• Pastel Evolution familiarity.
• Big 4 audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and/or process re-engineering.

We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too.You will love

• Being autonomous and empowered to lead / build an enhanced accounts payable function.
• Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environment.
• Working for impact.
• Growing and learning continuously, with loads of encouragement and support.
• Boldly taking risks as we navigate new challenges.
• Flexible work practices enabling your best delivery.

Remote FirstYou will be based in South Africa. We operate a remote first working approach where working remotely is our default way of working. We have co-working spaces available in Cape Town for collaboration and connection and for the use of those who value and want to work out of an office. You have flexibility where to work from, as long as you have access to a reliable connection and are set up to work remotely.Diversity and InclusionAt JUMO, we firmly believe that diversity strengthens our teams. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive recruitment process that cultivates an environment where all individuals can be authentic, collaborate, and thrive.

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