Credit Controller

Germiston
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Logistics Automotive
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus
Reference: 2338611

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Vacancy Details

Employer: MIT Auto Parts (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

The Credit Controller is responsible for independently managing a defined debtor portfolio by enforcing MIT credit terms, reducing overdue balances, resolving customer queries end‑to‑end, and executing credit‑risk controls.
The role ensures accurate account maintenance, timely collections, and compliance with MIT credit policies, directly supporting strong cash flow and healthy debtor ageing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Portfolio Management & Collections

Daily monitoring of debtor ageing and overdue accounts
Proactive follow‑up to reduce overdue % and improve DSO
Ensure cash collection targets are met
Action debit balances immediately and ensure no unresolved unallocated items

2. Credit Limit & Order Control

Review PIA accounts monthly and propose limit/terms changes
Release orders within approval mandate, ensuring risk is covered
Enforce stop‑supply rules and escalate non‑payment

3. Query & RFC Resolution

Drive full end‑to‑end resolution of pricing, POD, RFC and account disputes
Ensure credits are processed within SLA
Respond to customer queries promptly and professionally

4. Account Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate customer master data in SAP (FD32, XD03)
Process credit applications and trade references
Prepare weekly/monthly exception reports, ageing commentary, and risk insights

5. Reconciliation & Allocation Oversight

Perform medium‑complexity reconciliations for large and mid‑tier accounts
Accurate allocation of payments, remittances, discounts, and adjustments
Maintain clean accounts with full supporting documentation

6. Internal Collaboration & Customer Support

Liaise with Sales, RFC, Dispatch, and Finance to unblock issues
Communicate credit policies and stop‑supply rules clearly
Provide professional customer service and support

Required Skills

SAP Proficiency (FBL5N, FD32, ZFI001): 2 to 3 years
Strong Query & RFC Resolution Capability: 4 to 5 years
Ability To Interpret Credit Risk Signals: 4 to 5 years
Intermediate Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Filters): 2 to 3 years
Professional Communication & Negotiation: 3 to 4 years

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge Requirements

General Credit Knowledge

Strong understanding of credit control processes and debtor management
Knowledge of payment terms, risk indicators, and customer behaviour
Understanding of reconciliations, open‑item accounting, dispute categories
Basic understanding of legal escalation, stop‑supply, and credit terms
Customer service and communication fundamentals
End‑to‑end query resolution processes

MIT-Specific Knowledge

MIT credit policies, stop-supply rules, risk thresholds & approval hierarchy
SOPs for releasing, RFC processing, POD requests, credit notes
Use & interpretation of MIT dashboards (MB0001, MB0016, MB0022/23/24/25)
Internal escalation paths (Senior CC → 2IC → Manager → Sales → Dispatch)
MIT VAT‑exempt processing
Month‑end schedules & departmental performance expectations

Technical Skills

SAP proficiency (FBL5N, FD32, ZFI001, order‑release workflows)
Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, filters)
Medium‑complexity reconciliation capability
Ability to interpret age analyses, DSO drivers, overdue trends
Strong documentation and record‑keeping discipline
Ability to write clear, professional customer communication
Analytical ability to identify early‑stage debtor risk

Behavioural Competencies

Professional verbal & written communication
Accountability & ownership over debtor portfolio
Problem‑solving and dispute‑resolution mindset
Resilience under pressure and strong follow‑through
Prioritisation & time management
Relationship management (internal & external)
Critical thinking and pattern recognition in payment behaviour

Minimum Requirements

Credit Management II or III (preferred)
OR National Diploma in Finance / Accounting
OR Equivalent NQF 5 financial qualification
5+ years credit control experience in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or wholesale
Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 8)
Must be willing to work full‑time on-site in Germiston
Must be willing to work 1 in 4 Saturdays (08:00–13:00)