Credit Controller

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Performance incentives

On-site work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a proactive and diligent Credit Controller to manage outstanding debts and ensure healthy cash flow. The role requires implementing credit control procedures and communicating with customers about overdue payments.

You will work in a structured office environment with a team in finance, liaising with sales and finance to resolve invoice queries. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of credit management, with at least

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of credit control procedures and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a portfolio of accounts in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer account balances and identify overdue invoices.
• Implement effective collection strategies and follow up with customers.
• Negotiate payment plans when necessary.
• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Maintain accurate records of all collection activities and communications.
• Liaise with sales and finance to resolve invoice-related queries and disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Certificate/diploma in credit management or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and diligent Credit Controller to manage outstanding debts and ensure healthy cash flow for the company. This is an office-based position within their Upington finance department. You will be responsible for implementing credit control procedures, communicating with customers regarding overdue payments, and minimizing bad debt. The ideal candidate has excellent negotiation skills, a strong understanding of credit management, and enjoys working within a structured office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer account balances and identify overdue invoices.
• Implement effective collection strategies and conduct follow-up calls and correspondence.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers when necessary.
• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Maintain accurate records of all collection activities and customer communications.
• Liaise with the sales and finance teams to resolve customer queries and disputes related to invoices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a relevant certificate or diploma in credit management or accounting is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of credit control procedures and relevant legislation.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a portfolio of accounts effectively in an office setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance-based incentives.
• On-site work environment with a dedicated team.
• Access to company medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Training opportunities to enhance credit management skills.
• A supportive workplace culture focused on financial discipline.