South Africa: Senior Credit Controller posted by Greys Recruitment

February 2, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Greys Recruitment

South Africa

Finance/Accounting Management

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and collecting debts from company debtors, setting up credit terms for new clients, and negotiating payment plans. A solid understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payment plans, and interest rates is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks
Managing and collecting debts from company debtors
Setting up the terms of credit for new clients
Negotiating payment plans
Managing the collection of all payments and debts
Responding to client inquires
Processing invoices
Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant
Managing the sales ledger
Liaising with customer and sales team
Reconciliations for all accounts
Allocating and processing of payments received
Filling of remittances and correspondence for all accounts
Processing (price query) credit notes
Sorting out queries on account
Price queries
Short deliveries
Stock returns
POD queries
Matching credit notes and invoices
Place overdue accounts on hold
Telephonic collections
Monthly reconciliations of accounts for Debtors review meeting
Retrieving POD’s

Requirements

National Senior Certificate
4 years of Credit experience
Finance qualification
Syspro knowledge
Solid understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payment plans, and interest rates
Able to reconcile complex debtors accounts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Finance or Accounting)
Finance qualification (e.g. BCom (Accounting) or BCom (Finance))

Salary & Benefits

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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in South Africa

In South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a vital component of various industries, typically requiring professionals with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Generally, this field is considered stable and in-demand, with common job opportunities available across various sectors.

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