Procure to Pay Officer

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

This role is responsible for Procure to Pay function, driving cost discipline, financial control, and operational efficiency in Accounts Payable. It combines cost management with hands-on oversight of payables, and financial reporting, ensuring strong governance, accuracy, and stakeholder accountability.

Type of Qualification: Bachelors degree
Field of Study: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field

Experience Required:

• At least one year experience in procurement or Procure to Pay

Knowledge Required:

• Coupa and SAP knowledge would be ad added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of operations administration processes and the impact on the business in general.
• Basic knowledge of bank products, services and delivery channels applicable to the market/s served.
• Knowledge of service standards.
• Knowledge of risk management, controls and reporting as related to the job.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Good verbal communication skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Ability to convey factual information clearly
• Diplomatic and tolerant in relaying and receiving information
• Ability to put others at ease and create a good impression
• Ability to maintain relationships even when communicating disagreeable information to vendors
• Customer service-orientated, enjoys assisting others
• Methodical, detail-conscious and persevering in problem resolution
• Results-orientated and committed to meeting turn-around times/deadlines
• Assertive, able to handle conflict and put forward an idea or view despite opposition
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and not take criticism personally
• Team player, approachable, able to retain optimism despite setbacks
• Self-motivated and energetic