Credit Controller

Scg South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Gauteng is seeking a Credit Controller to manage debts and oversee credit requests. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with clients and ensure timely payments are made. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, proficient in accountancy software, and have a possible qualification of CICM. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial function of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing debts and ensuring timely payments.
• Proficient in processing and reconciling invoices.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collect debts from company debtors.
• Evaluate and review new credit requests.
• Negotiate re-payment plans when necessary.
• Maintain sales ledger and prepare client status reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to reconcile accounts

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience with accountancy software

Ability to maintain relationships

Professionalism

Education

Possible qualification of CICM

Job description

Credit Control Job Description

The Credit Controller is responsible for managing the debts of a business. A Credit Controller oversees all debts owed to a company from existing creditors and manages new requests for credit. In most instances, the Credit Controller reports in to the company accountant and liaises closely with them to deliver an accurate and efficient credit control service.

This role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure the smooth running of accounts. The day-to-day duties of the Credit Controller are varied and include managing the debts of creditors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery. A Credit Controller is also involved in evaluating new credit requests, including checking credit ratings, deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor and advising on credit limits.

The Credit Controller is a key figure in supporting the financial function of a business. Outlined below are a number of standard duties that this job role entails.

Tailored job descriptions are prepared for each vacancy registered with Accountancy Recruit and specific responsibilities that relate to your business will be included. Key responsibilities: A Credit Controller's daily duties may include the following activities :

Key Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
• Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers' credit rankings with banks
• Setting up of terms and conditions of credit
• Ensuring timely payment of debts
• Following up payments as needed
• Negotiating re-payment plans
• Responding to relevant client enquiries
• Processing and reconciliation of invoices
• Checking and posting of receipts to accounting systems
• Preparation of statements, client status reports and all relevant information as required
• Managing sales ledger
• Providing administrative support to the team

Ideal Candidate

• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
• Accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and accountancy software
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues
• Professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with others
• Possible qualification of CICM