Payment Query Team Leader (Accounts Payable)

About the position

Own the payment query engine, tighten controls, and keep vendors and stakeholders smiling.

A global, mission-led medical technology group is hiring a Payment Query Management Team Leader for its Northriding, Johannesburg office.
What’s in it for you

• Join an international business with a clear purpose and global footprint.
• Medical Aid + Pension Fund benefits.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and SAP VIM approvals (Level 1 and ad hoc Level 2).
• Resolve invoice/payment queries across multiple company codes; manage AP mailboxes.
• Monitor VIM approval/reporting metrics; perform age analysis, reconciliations, clearing.
• Review accruals for month-end; manage payment schedules incl. foreign payments.
• Vendor onboarding/master data liaison; maintain finance tracking spreadsheets.
• Lead, coach, allocate workload, monitor performance; escalate complex queries.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in Accounts Payable / Finance Operations; SAP VIM + ERP exposure.
• Strong Excel skills; confident with digital platforms; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Matric (required); diploma/degree in Finance/Accounting (preferred).

Soft Skills

• High accuracy and control focus; organised, resilient, calm under pressure.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving.

Salary

• The proposed salary for the role is R25k - R35k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills. (The higher salary bracket will not apply if additional training and oversight are needed.)
• In addition to the above, Medical Aid, Pension Fund and discretionary incentive scheme is included.

Desired Skills:

• accounts payable
• creditors
• sap vim
• excel

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid and Provident Fund