Credit ControllerOur client is a well-established national service provider operating across multiple industries in Southern Africa. With a strong footprint and a reputation for operational excellence, they deliver tailored business solutions to a diverse client base. The organisation is part of a large, reputable group and offers a stable, professional working environment with structured processes and clear reporting standards.They are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collection of outstanding monies on the debtor’s book
• Follow up on overdue accounts and provide regular feedback
• Credit vetting in line with company policy
• Obtaining and assessing trade references
• Follow up and resolution of account queries
• Reconciliation of customer accounts as required
• Reconciliation of all control accounts
• Inter-branch reconciliations and confirmations
• Preparation of credit notes and debit notes
• Preparation and processing of journals
• Import CATS and Great Plains debit order files
• Daily processing of new and cancelled debit orders
• Monthly checking of returned debit orders
• Daily coding and printing of EFTs from the bank
• Knowledge of client portals and loading of invoices
• Updating and maintaining accurate customer information (data clean-up)
• Sending regular feedback on overdue accounts
• Adherence to strict month-end reporting deadlines

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Certificate or Diploma in Credit Management or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ credit management / credit control experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong reconciliation and numerical ability
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage month-end pressure
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage high volumes of accounts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time-management ability
• Systems orientated with strong Excel capability