Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to lead our Group's Accounts Payable and Treasury operations. If you enjoy improving finance processes, building capable teams, and driving meaningful change, this could be the right opportunity for you.
In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end payment cycle, bank and cash management, invoicing control, bank reconciliations, and lead an AP team of 4–6 people. You will be responsible for strengthening internal controls, maintaining accurate cash visibility, developing the AP team into a high-performing function, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase automation, reduce manual effort, and enable the finance team to focus on higher-value activities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Payment Control
- Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor management.
- Review and approve payment proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance with the approved authorisation matrix.
- Monitor vendor ageing and ensure timely settlements aligned with cash flow availability.
- Lead, supervise, and support the AP team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Monitor daily bank balances and cash positions across Group entities.
- Plan and schedule payments to optimise cash flow and working capital.
- Liaise with banks on banking facilities, account administration, and online banking platforms.
- Ensure appropriate controls over fund transfers, payment authorisations, and banking transactions.
Bank Reconciliation & Financial Control
- Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Maintain complete audit trails for all cash and bank transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities relating to Accounts Payable, cash, and bank balances.
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Take a proactive approach to reviewing and enhancing Accounts Payable, payment, treasury, and bank reconciliation processes.
- Strengthen SOPs and internal controls to minimise payment errors, mitigate fraud risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline manual processes by leveraging ERP capabilities, AI, and other digital tools.
- Implement best practices for documentation, approval workflows, record keeping, and audit readiness.
- Drive the standardisation and harmonisation of finance processes, controls, and policies across Group entities.
- Lead finance process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to build capability and improve performance.
- Set clear KPIs and ensure adherence to service levels, timelines, and accuracy standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Audit & Compliance
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on Accounts Payable, treasury, cash, and banking matters.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial governance standards, and statutory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) are preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Accounts Payable and payment operations
- Treasury and cash flow management
- Bank reconciliations
- Month-end closing activities
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, Group finance function, or shared services environment is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, SOP development, financial governance, and audit requirements.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful change with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
