Front Line Manager

Job Description

Operational Oversight

• Supervise daily processing of supplier invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policy.
• Monitor accounts payable ledger for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage end-to-end AP cycle: invoice receipt → validation → approval → payment → reconciliation.

Team Coordination & Support

• Allocate and track work of junior AP team members.
• Act as first point of contact for team queries and escalations.
• Assist in training new team members on systems and procedures.
• Motivate the team to meet performance and accuracy targets.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support in the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of fraud-prevention procedures.

Vendor Management

• Resolve vendor queries and payment discrepancies professionally and timely.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, treasury).

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate AP reports: aging reports, due payments, and exception reports.
• Support monthly/quarterly closing activities with finance.
• Analyze payment trends and propose improvements.

Process Improvement

• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in AP processes.
• Recommend and help implement process automation or best practices.
• Participate in AP system upgrades or ERP implementations as needed.

Learning & Development (Trainee Focus)

• Actively participate in management training sessions and cross-functional projects.
• Shadow senior finance leaders and develop understanding of financial operations.
• Demonstrate growth potential through initiative and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelors - Accounting, Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance

Certifications

Accounts Payable Certification - F-TecF-Tec

Required Skills

Accounting, Accounts Payable Process, Client Relations, Data Visualization, Invoice Payments, Microsoft Office, Query Resolution, SAP

Language

English

Language Proficiency -

Proficient - C2