Credit Controller

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Credit Controller for a 6-month contract in Johannesburg. The role involves monitoring customer accounts, collecting payments, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with credit policies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of credit control processes and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of R20-30k per month.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller or similar finance role.
• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Collect outstanding amounts through calls, emails, and follow-ups.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of credit control processes

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Ability to reconcile complex accounts

Education

Matric or equivalent

Finance, Accounting, or related qualification

Tools

Accounting software (e.g., Pastel, SAP)

Job description

Job title: Credit controller

Vacancy type: 6 month contract

Salary: R20-30k/month

Location:Johannesburg, Gauteng

Duties:

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Collect outstanding amounts through calls, emails, and follow-ups.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of customer payments and transactions.
• Investigate and resolve billing or payment issues.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and reminders.
• Work closely with sales and finance teams to manage credit limits and terms.
• Escalate long overdue accounts and recommend further action where necessary.
• Provide regular reports on debtor status and collections progress.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent;
• Finance, Accounting, or related qualification (advantageous).
• Proven experience as a Credit Controller, Debt Collector, or in a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit control processes and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g., Pastel, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.