Gauteng: Credit Control Manager posted by Network Contracting

About the Role

Network Contracting, a well-established player in the manufacturing and building materials sector, is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to take ownership of the full credit function across multiple branches. As a key member of the Finance team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a reputable business where your leadership, analytical skills, and commercial acumen will have a direct impact on cash flow, customer relationships, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Credit Control team across all branches while driving performance against key collection and debtor management targets.
• Assess and approve customer credit applications, conduct credit risk evaluations, and establish appropriate credit limits and terms.
• Oversee the full debtor management process, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, allocation of receipts, processing of credit notes, and resolution of customer queries.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company credit policies.
• Monitor and report on debtors’ balances, collections performance, aged debt, and credit-related risks through accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Maintain effective credit control processes, internal controls, and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize collections, reduce bad debt exposure, and enhance customer account management.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Credit Management, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a credit control, debtors, or finance environment.
• Previous management or team leadership experience will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment, collections management, and debtor control processes.
• Experience within manufacturing, building materials, wholesale, distribution, or a related industry would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

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