About the position
My client based in Maitland, Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Credit Controller to join their team on a contract basis.
IT / FINANCE
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end credit control function to ensure effective debt collection and minimize financial risk.
- Monitor and maintain debtor accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, statements, and account reconciliations.
- Conduct credit risk assessments and make recommendations regarding credit limits and payment terms.
- Resolve account-related queries, including disputed invoices, proof of delivery (POD) discrepancies, and credit notes.
- Allocate incoming payments accurately and reconcile bank transactions against customer accounts.
- Prepare and review debtor age analysis reports, highlighting collection trends, overdue accounts, and potential risks.
- Collaborate closely with sales and finance teams to maintain strong customer relationships and support business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, procedures, and relevant industry regulations.
- Follow up on overdue accounts and implement effective collection strategies to improve cash flow.
- Identify and drive continuous process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the credit control function.
- Support management with reporting, forecasting, and debtor-related financial analysis.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Credit Management (Levels 1-4) or an equivalent finance-related qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Credit Control and Debtors Management.
- Previous experience within the FMCG sector is advantageous.
- Proven experience managing large debtor books and credit control processes.
- Strong understanding of credit risk assessment, collections, reconciliations, and debtor management.
- Experience working with ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Syspro, or Pastel.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of credit legislation, financial controls, and industry best practices.
Competencies
- Credit Control and Debtors Management
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Account Reconciliations
- Collections Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- ERP and Accounting Systems Proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
- Compliance and Policy Adherence
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Excellent Negotiation and Influencing Skills
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Results-Driven and Deadline-Oriented
- High Level of Integrity and Accountability
- Proactive and Continuous Improvement Mindset
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Debt Management
- Debt Recovery
- Credit Control
- Credit Control Management
- Credit Control Administration
- Debt Collecting
