About the position
Our client in the recruitment industry is looking for a Senior credit controller.
Core Knowledge & Expertise:
- Credit Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate client creditworthiness, set credit limits, and monitor exposure.
- TES Industry Acumen: Understanding of TES billing cycles, client contracts, and labour-related financial nuances (e.g., wage reimbursements, statutory deductions).
- Debt Recovery Strategies: Skilled in proactive collections, dispute resolution, and legal escalation procedures.
- Compliance & Legislation: Familiarity with South African labour laws, BCEA, LRA, and POPIA as they relate to credit control and client data.
- Financial Reporting: Competence in preparing aged debt reports, cash flow forecasts, and debtor performance dashboards for senior management.
- Soft Skills & Leadership
- Communication: Clear, assertive, and diplomatic—essential for client negotiations and internal reporting.
- Problem-Solving: Quick thinking in resolving disputes, identifying root causes of delayed payments, and proposing actionable solutions.
- Resilience & Tenacity: Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain professionalism in challenging debtor situations.
Technical & Analytical Skills
Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis for debtor trends.
Reconciliations: Strong ability to reconcile complex accounts.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 2–5 Years in Credit Control: Preferably within TES, staffing, or service-based industries.
- Portfolio Management: Experience managing high-value debtor books (often exceeding R30 million), with 30-day or shorter payment terms.
- Client Engagement: Proven track record of handling escalated queries, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- ERP & Accounting Systems: Proficiency in systems like Sage, SAP, or Accpac
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.
Desired Skills:
- SAGE Accpac
- aging analysis and debtor trends
- senior operational role
