Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced and high-performing Reorder Trainer to support the onboarding, coaching, and continuous development of Customer Service Representatives within the Reorder team.Responsibilities:Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable Specialists.Allocate workloads to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion of AP activities.Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and team development initiatives.Serve as the primary escalation point for invoice coding, vendor issues, payment queries, and approval bottlenecks.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.Oversee the complete Accounts Payable lifecycle from invoice receipt through payment processing.Ensure invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and payment terms.Coordinate weekly payment runs and validate payment batches.Monitor cash requirements and support payment planning activities.Enforce period-end cutoff procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.Maintain vendor master records, including onboarding and complianceAdminister and optimize Accounts Payable automation platforms and workflows.Manage user access, approval routing, exception handling, and system configurations.Support ongoing ERP improvements, including NetSuite OneWorld enhancements.Identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, and process documentation.Prepare Accounts Payable aging reports, payment summaries, liability schedules, and management reports.Lead month-end AP reconciliation activities, including:Sub-ledger to General Ledger reconciliationsAccruals for outstanding invoicesPeriod-end cutoff validationSupport financial reporting and close activities across multiple entities.Coordinate annual vendor tax reporting and compliance activities, including 1099 preparation where applicable.Ensure compliance with internal controls, approval limits, segregation of duties, and financial policies.Monitor AP processes to prevent duplicate payments and identify operational risks.Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and responding to audit requests.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional accounting qualifications are an advantage.Minimum 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience.At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing Accounts Payable teams.Proven experience managing Accounts Payable within a multi-entity or shared services environment.Experience supporting U.S.-based finance operations is highly preferred.Experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.Required experience with NetSuite ERP, with NetSuite OneWorld experience strongly preferred.Hands-on experience with AP automation platforms such as Kefron, Bill.com, Stampli, Tipalti, or similar solutionsStrong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, period-end close, and accrual accounting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:, SUMIFS, Dynamic arrays, Reconciliation workbooksFamiliarity with U.S. 1099 reporting and vendor tax compliance is an advantage.We have a WhatsApp channel that shares all available job opportunities at Zimworx Zambia in real time.You can join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb79aBV2f3EALrzVGi1p