Credit Controller

The Globevest Group; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT distribution company in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Credit Controller to manage customer debt, ensure queries are resolved, and maintain cashflow forecasts. Candidates should have a Matric with Mathematics and at least five years of retail credit control experience. Proficiency in financial software and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in retail credit control.
• Advanced understanding of credit terms and the credit control function.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage outstanding and unpaid debt relating to Bloemfontein customers.
• Meet monthly collection targets.
• Liaise with Warehouse and Sales staff regarding credit control.

Skills

Retail credit control experience

Account reconciliations

Strong administration skills

Verbal and written communication

Intermediate computer literacy

Time management

Education

Matric with mathematics

Relevant financial tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position

Credit Controller

Salary

Market related

Location

Bloemfontein

Job type

Permanent

Industry

Information Technology / Distribution

Reference Number

MJ.CC.PBFN.29102025

Company description

Our client is South Africa’s leading ICT distribution company, bringing cutting‑edge hardware, software, and technology solutions to the local market. They are looking for a Credit Controller to join their team in Bloemfontein.

Job description

Responsible for the management of outstanding and unpaid debt relating to customers in our Bloemfontein region. Accurately execute the entire credit control function, including maintaining monthly cashflows, banking forecasting, and credit limits. The successful candidate should be efficient in communication within the Finance department and willing to carry out the overall financial administrative functions in Bloemfontein as and when required.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Responsible for the success of the full credit control function relating to Bloemfontein customers
• Meet monthly collection targets and reduce the day’s sales outstanding
• Ensure that all queries relating to proof of delivery, goods returned, rebates, or claims are resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Liaise with Warehouse and Sales staff regarding issues related to credit control.
• Produce monthly debtor’s reconciliations
• Action and follow up on outstanding queries on a daily basis
• Prepare the monthly Cash flow/banking forecasting
• Process daily receipts and ageing debtor’s accounts correctly
• Assist Cash Book Clerks to resolve queries
• Provide daily financial department assistance to other departments including Sales and Logistics
• Report default of payment to the Regional Credit Manager
• Maintain credit limits with Credit Guarantee
• Submit new applications for credit terms and insured limits online with Credit Guarantee
• Attend to monthly statements and close‑off procedure
• Assist with overall financial administrative functions in the Bloemfontein branch as and when required.

Educational requirements

• Matric with mathematics is essential
• A relevant financial tertiary qualification is preferred and would be an advantage

Experience and skills required

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in retail credit control
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of account reconciliations, claims, credit terms, rebates, and the entire credit control function
• Be able to work in a pressured environment and meet monthly targets.
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Excellent administration skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written business communication and people skills are required.
• Excellent ability to complete calculations (ability to work with numbers on an above‑average level)
• Intermediate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Customer‑focused and delivering above‑average customer service
• High attention to detail
• Finance focused
• Good time management i.e., deadline‑driven, able to plan and prioritise a high workload

To apply for the position, please follow the link below

https://www.careers-page.com/the-globevest-group-2/job/7XXYY69X

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