Our client is seeking a Credit Controller to take ownership of the accounts receivable function, ensuring healthy cash flow, reduced ageing, and strong customer relationships.

This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance firmness with professionalism when engaging with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounts receivable ledger and drive the timely recovery of outstanding customer payments.
• Engage with customers to follow up on overdue accounts, resolve queries, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Complete account reconciliations, apply approved discounts, and issue monthly statements and remittance advice.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of customers, determine appropriate credit limits, and ensure strict adherence to credit policies.
• Track ageing of debtors, prepare weekly cash collection forecasts, and accurately allocate all customer receipts.
• Keep thorough records of all credit control activities, including payment histories, ageing analysis, and necessary documentation.
• Escalate long-outstanding debts, recommend irrecoverable write-offs, and liaise with legal representatives when required.
• Set up new customer accounts in the system and ensure compliance with company processes and health and safety standards.
• Provide support to senior management with additional credit or finance-related responsibilities as needed.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with a professional accounting qualification.
• Credit Management Level 1 to 5
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Experience with Pastel Partner advantageous.

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Company and Job Description:
Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next exciting challenge? My client is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their team on a 3-month contract, based at our Springs facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the collection of customer payments to ensure all targets and deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Minimize overdue accounts through effective communication, timely follow-ups, and thorough account reconciliations.
• Accurately process and allocate all incoming payments, credits, and adjustments in accordance with company policies.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers, addressing queries promptly to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Prepare and review monthly customer account reconciliations, promptly identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Produce accurate and up-to-date reports on collections, key performance indicators (KPIs), cash flow, and outstanding debt for management review.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and accuracy within the credit control function.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Grade 12 (Matric)
BCom Degree or Credit Control Management Diploma preferred
Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong working knowledge of SAP
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage credit control processes efficiently under tight deadlines
 
Apply now!
 
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant