Assistant Vice President managing financial reporting and performance evaluation for PCCW Global Group. Overseeing financial compliance, forecasting, and business planning activities.
About the role
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records
- Manage Accounts Payable function: invoice verification, approval, and entry into accounting systems
- Execute and manage payment runs and reconcile accounts payable with bank statements
- Support month-end close and maintain AP reports including aging reports for management
- Maintain and enforce financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations
- Identify and implement process automation and other process improvements for AP
- Monitor working capital, coordinate payment schedules, and assist with cash flow forecasts
- Manage currency holdings and international payment processes to optimise efficiency
- Implement controls to detect and prevent fraud and assess financial risks with mitigation recommendations
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams, resolve escalated AP issues, and provide financial support to stakeholders
- Report to the Financial Controller
- Hybrid role with on-site interviews at Cape Town office; 2-3 days in office weekly; work UK hours (adjusted for SA daylight savings)
Requirements
- Proven experience in a finance role (typically 3+ years)
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a directly related field (Bachelor’s degree required; diplomas/certificates without a degree will not be considered)
- Preferably a professional qualification
- Experience with invoice processing, payment runs, and bank reconciliations
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP)
- Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing financial reports
- Background in working with financial controls and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations)
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements, especially in automation
- Understanding of cash flow management and working capital principles
- Exposure to multi-currency environments and international payment processes
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to accounts payable
- Must be currently based in Cape Town (only Cape Town-based candidates will be considered)
- Must be comfortable working UK hours (09:00–18:00 GMT / SA-adjusted times)
Benefits
- 23 days paid holiday days (plus public holidays)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Hybrid working model (2-3 days a week)
- Opportunities to innovate
- Better Help coverage for mental health support
- Laptop - for business use
- Salary: R15,000- R20,000 per month (dependent on experience)
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