Credit Controller

Objective Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Personnel in Germiston is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage a 30-day/7-day customer portfolio, drive collections, and maintain accurate ledgers.

The role requires 3-5 years in credit control, strong SAP exposure, and meticulous attention to detail; you will collaborate with Sales, Dispatch and Warehouse to resolve disputes and ensure timely payments. A relevant accounting qualification is preferred, and reliability under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a full-function Credit Control role.
• Strong SAP exposure essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full 30-day or 7-day customer portfolio.
• Conduct proactive collections in line with customer terms.
• Investigate and resolve queries (pricing, PODs, RFCs, shortages).
• Perform accurate allocations and support unallocated clearing.
• Monitor and act on credit limits, stop supply, and payment behaviour.
• Prepare monthly portfolio reports with follow-up actions.
• Administer credit applications, limit reviews, and customer master data.
• Work closely with Sales, Dispatch, RFC and Warehouse to close disputes.
• Ensure all customer notes, promises to pay and escalations are captured daily.
• Adhere to SOPs, credit policies, and month-end deadlines.

Skills

SAP exposure

Excel

Account reconciliation

Communication

Customer service

Debtors ageing

Problem-solving

Education

Matric / Senior Certificate with Accounting / Math

Relevant qualification

Tools

SAP (FBL5N, basic ZFI reports, age analysis)

Job description

Qualification

• Matric / Senior Certificate with Accounting / Math
• Relevant qualification

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Credit Management II or III preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in a full-function Credit Control role
• Strong SAP exposure essential
• Proven ability to manage an independent book
• Required Technical Competencies:
• SAP (FBL5N, basic ZFI reports, age analysis)
• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, lookups, filters)
• Strong account reconciliation skills
• Experience with consumer or FMCG an advantage
• Solid understanding of debtors ageing and risk indicators
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service
• Accountability for own portfolio
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professional, mature, and reliable

Duties

• Manage a full 30-day or 7-day customer portfolio
• Conduct proactive collections in line with customer terms
• Investigate and resolve queries (pricing, PODs, RFCs, shortages)
• Perform accurate allocations and support unallocated clearing
• Monitor and act on credit limits, stop supply, and payment behaviour
• Prepare monthly portfolio reports with follow-up actions
• Administer credit applications, limit reviews, and customer master data
• Work closely with Sales, Dispatch, RFC and Warehouse to close disputes
• Ensure all customer notes, promises to pay and escalations are captured daily
• Adhere to company SOPs, credit policies, and month-end deadlines