Credit Controller

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in Pietermaritzburg is hiring a Credit Controller to manage the full credit control function for chain stores and independent customers in the FMCG sector. You will request remittance, allocate payments, send statements and follow up on outstanding invoices.

Essential is a National Diploma in finance or equivalent, a credit control credential is a plus, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience with chain stores.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in finance or equivalent.
• A credit control qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with chain stores and independents in FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full credit control function for chain stores and independent customers.
• Request remittance, balance payments and allocate payments; send statements.
• Investigate unprocessed claims and reconcile pricing/CGIC where applicable.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and invoices; compile and submit reports as required.

Skills

Numeric skills

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational awareness

Time management

Education

National Diploma in finance

Credit control qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

## Credit ControllerApply: Onsite: Pietermaritzburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 22, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR002567It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:****Duties:** * To perform the full credit control function for chain stores and independent customers* Request remittance from customer and balance payments* Receipt and allocate payments* Send customer statements* Investigate unprocessed claims* Validate and reconcile and process pricing claims* Validate and submit credit applications for accounts to be opened* Follow up on outstanding payments and invoices* Maintain overtrading and Customer Guarantee Insurance Cover (CGIC) customers* Compile and submit reports as required**Competencies:*** Strong Numeric & reconciling skills* Accuracy* Attention to detail* Ability to plan and work independently* Excellent verbal & written Communication skills* Problem solving & decision-making skills* Organisational awareness* Able to work overtime and weekends when required* Customer service orientated* Good time management skills**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:*** National Diploma in finance or equivalent* A credit control qualification would be an advantage* Minimum of 3 years’ experience with chain stores and independents in FMCG environment (Essential)* Computer literacy: MS Office (strong excel knowledge is a must)* Valid driver’s license In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.