Cashflow Champion: Credit Controller

Somewhere; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere in South Africa is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to support the Finance function by managing credit control and debt collection activities, maintaining accurate customer accounts and maximising cash flow.

In this fixed-term role (6 months) you will chase overdue balances, prepare aged debtor reports, resolve disputes, and work with internal teams to ensure timely invoicing and month-end activities. UK time schedule applies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven credit control experience in finance.
• Strong sales ledger management and debt collection knowledge.
• Excellent communication with customers and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel and finance systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central.
• Experience in Fire, Security or Data infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the sales ledger and credit control function.
• Proactively manage collections to keep debtor balances within agreed terms.
• Chase overdue debts by phone, email and written correspondence.
• Produce and review aged debtor reports and highlight risks and recovery plans.
• Allocate customer receipts accurately and promptly.
• Resolve customer queries and disputes with internal teams as required.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms, escalate as needed.
• Support the Finance team in maintaining accurate customer records.
• Assist with invoicing to ensure timely and accurate invoices.
• Support month-end activities and reporting on debtor positions.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Finance systems

Job description

Somewhere in South Africa is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to support the Finance function by managing credit control and debt collection activities, maintaining accurate customer accounts and maximising cash flow.

In this fixed-term role (6 months) you will chase overdue balances, prepare aged debtor reports, resolve disputes, and work with internal teams to ensure timely invoicing and month-end activities. UK time schedule applies.