Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager Jobs in Lusaka – Join Zimworx

Zimworx is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop our Accounts Payable team based in Lusaka, Zambia. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career in financial operations within a dynamic environment. If you are searching for accounts payable manager jobs in Lusaka that challenge your leadership and technical expertise, this position may be the perfect fit.

Position Overview

As the Accounts Payable Manager at Zimworx, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire Accounts Payable lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will lead a team of Accounts Payable Specialists, manage invoice processing, coordinate payment runs, and maintain vendor relationships. This role requires a strategic thinker who can foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence while supporting financial reporting and audit activities.

Key Responsibilities for Accounts Payable Manager Jobs in Lusaka

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable Specialists to achieve high performance.
• Allocate workloads effectively to ensure timely and accurate completion of AP tasks.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for invoice coding, vendor inquiries, payment issues, and approval delays.
• Manage the full Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt to payment execution in compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate weekly payment runs and validate payment batches to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor cash flow requirements and assist with payment planning activities.
• Enforce period-end cutoff procedures to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain vendor master data, including onboarding and compliance management.
• Administer and optimize AP automation platforms and workflows, managing user access and system configurations.
• Support ERP enhancements, particularly NetSuite OneWorld, and identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Prepare AP aging reports, payment summaries, liability schedules, and other management reports.
• Lead month-end reconciliation activities, including sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations and accruals.
• Coordinate vendor tax reporting and compliance, including 1099 preparation where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies.
• Monitor processes to prevent duplicate payments and mitigate operational risks.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responses.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven track record managing Accounts Payable in multi-entity or shared services environments.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based finance operations is highly preferred.
• Industry experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar sectors is a plus.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP, especially NetSuite OneWorld, is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AP automation tools such as Kefron, Bill.com, Stampli, or Tipalti.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, period-end close, and accrual accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including SUMIFS, dynamic arrays, and reconciliation workbooks.
• Familiarity with U.S. 1099 reporting and vendor tax compliance is beneficial.

How to Apply

Interested candidates seeking accounts payable manager jobs in Lusaka with Zimworx are encouraged to submit their applications through the following link:

https://zimbojobs.com/jobs/6a43f27f2faed21bde1131fe