Accounts Payable Manager – Apply Now! | Cape Town

About Stonehage Fleming 🌍

Stonehage Fleming is a global leader in wealth management services, providing comprehensive solutions to over 250 families of significant wealth. With a presence in 14 jurisdictions across the globe, including offices in South Africa, we help families navigate complex financial landscapes. As the largest family office in the EMEA region, we have a team of over 1,000 employees driving success for our clients and the communities we serve.

At Stonehage Fleming, we emphasize integrity, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring a future where our clients’ wealth grows responsibly. We value diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Role Overview 📊

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee our Cape Town-based accounts payable team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within an international environment while managing critical financial operations for the group.

As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will manage the accounts payable process across the entire Stonehage Fleming Group. You’ll supervise a team of Accounts Payable Assistants/Officers, ensuring compliance with internal controls, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities ✅

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead the accounts payable team, ensuring the efficient and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Purchase Ledger Oversight: Supervise the upkeep of purchase ledgers for the operating entities, ensuring correct and timely posting of invoices, staff expenses, and credit card forms.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Stonehage Fleming’s expenditure policy, financial controls, and local regulatory requirements.
• Vendor Management: Develop and manage a global supplier list, identifying procurement efficiencies to optimize costs.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Oversee monthly reconciliations of purchase ledgers to the nominal ledger and preparation of monthly expense accruals.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor weekly accounts payable cash forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Systems Integration: Lead projects related to the integration of accounts payable systems (e.g., SAP Concur) and support the integration of M&A entities.
• VAT & Audits: Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support annual internal and external audits.
• Training & Development: Mentor junior team members, promoting a culture of growth, teamwork, and excellence.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications & Experience 📋

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Significant experience in managing purchase ledgers and accounts payable processes.
• Part or full accounting/bookkeeping qualification (preferred).
• Previous leadership experience in an accounts payable team is essential.
• Experience with SAP Concur or Microsoft BC Navone ERP systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with integrated Procurement to Payment systems.
• Strong understanding of VAT matters and local regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Fluency in French, German, or Hebrew would be a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced international environment, maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Skills 🌟

• Exceptional communication skills for effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on mentoring and capacity building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality outputs.
• Organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial processes.
• Pro-active, solutions-focused, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement in accounts payable operations.

Why Stonehage Fleming? 🌱

• Global Exposure: Work in a fast-paced international environment with diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Career Development: Join a company that values personal development and provides opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Stonehage Fleming celebrates diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and more.

How to Apply 🌐

Are you ready to lead and manage the accounts payable operations at a prestigious global firm? Apply now to become an Accounts Payable Manager at Stonehage Fleming in Cape Town!

Apply Now!

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TIPS for CVs Related to This Post 📝

• Highlight Relevant Leadership Experience: Showcase your experience in leading an accounts payable team, with a focus on managing invoices, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Demonstrate SAP Proficiency: Emphasize your experience with SAP Concur or Microsoft BC Navone, and other ERP systems that optimize financial operations.
• Focus on Achievements: Include specific examples of how you’ve improved accounts payable processes or contributed to efficiency gains in past roles.
• Emphasize Communication Skills: Highlight how you’ve effectively communicated with internal and external stakeholders across cultures and regions.
• Showcase Your Adaptability: Demonstrate your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and how you’ve adapted to changing priorities in your previous roles.

Apply Now and take the next step in your career with Stonehage Fleming. Help us drive excellence in the accounts payable function and make an impact across the globe! 🌍