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Accounts Payable Manager in Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Midrand, Gauteng

Full-time Closes 06 Nov 2026 · 7 days left

Midrand, Gauteng Full-time Closes 06 Nov 2026

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join their Finance team. This is a permanent position where you will manage all daily tasks related to paying suppliers, ensuring payments are correct and made on time. You will also be responsible for keeping financial records accurate, solving supplier issues, and ensuring the team follows strong financial rules. This role is for someone with experience who can lead a team, improve processes, and handle extra responsibilities as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounts payable tasks, including handling invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring payments are processed correctly.
- Lead a team of supervisors and team leaders, setting clear expectations and ensuring performance.
- Maintain accurate supplier accounts by verifying invoices, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper payment approvals.
- Collaborate with departments like Buying, Procurement, and Treasury to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
- Utilize SAP for managing payments, reconciliations, and generating reports.
- Identify process improvements, resolve recurring issues, and ensure compliance with financial controls.
- Monitor payment status, aging invoices, and address any issues requiring attention.
- Manage supplier relationships, especially for high-value accounts, and resolve disputes.
- Work with internal auditors to ensure accuracy and address any discrepancies.
- Make decisions on payments, adjustments, and exceptions within authority, escalating as needed.

Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (not strictly required).
- 5-8 years of experience in accounts payable, finance, or accounting.
- Strong SAP experience for accounts payable tasks.
- Experience in a large organization with multiple suppliers (e.g., retail, FMCG, wholesale, or pharmaceuticals).
- Knowledge of accounting rules, payment processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.
- Comfortable with decision-making, conflict resolution, and strict adherence to financial controls.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on market standards.
- Medical aid, provident fund, and staff account.
- Equal opportunities and support for applicants with disabilities.
- Preference for South African citizens with clean criminal and credit records, and a driver’s license or own transport.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.