Johannesburg: Credit Controller / Wages Clerk

Credit Controller / Wages Clerk Take Ownership of Credit and Payroll Functions in a Fast-Paced FMCG Environment Spartan, Kempton Park Johannesburg | R15,000 – R18,000 per month | 8:00-16:30 About Our Client Our client is a well-established player in the chemical manufacturing and supply industry, serving high-volume FMCG and retail customers. With a tight-knit team culture and a reputation for reliability, they are looking for someone who thrives in a detail-driven and fast-paced environment. This is a role where precision, consistency, and accountability are essential and recognised. The Role: Credit Controller / Wages Clerk This hybrid role is ideal for a finance professional with solid experience in both credit control and payroll processing. You’ll be responsible for managing full-function debtors particularly in the FMCG sector where maintaining strict credit discipline is critical. You’ll also handle end-to-end wages for approximately 80 employees, ensuring accurate calculations, statutory compliance, and timely processing. Key Responsibilities Credit Control Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in credit control and FMCG/high-volume accounts Manage full-function debtors, including invoicing, credit notes, and statements Perform credit checks, enforce credit terms, and maintain strong follow-up routines Update and manage age analysis reports with weekly reporting to management Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve queries proactively Prepare handovers for external collection where required Wages / Payroll Process wages for approximately 80 employees (weekly/monthly cycles) Accurately capture hours, overtime, leave, and deductions Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and statutory requirements (UIF, PAYE, etc.) Maintain clean payroll records and ensure audit readiness Serve as the first point of contact for wage-related employee queries About You 3-4 years experience in both credit control and wage/payroll processing Proven background working with FMCG or high-volume retail accounts Skilled in debtors reconciliations, collections, and maintaining low debtor days Experienced with processing payroll for ±80 employees Strong working knowledge of accounting/payroll systems and Excel (basic formulas, reports) Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and numerically accurate Professional communicator with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity Able to work independently and stay composed under pressure