Credit Controller

The Globevest Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader in optical lenses is seeking an experienced Credit Controller in Sandton. The role involves managing accounts receivable risks, performing dunning processes, and handling bad debt management. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in credit management and strong skills in reconciliations. The position requires a Grade 12 certificate, with a Credit Management Certificate being advantageous. This is a fixed term contract position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Credit Management.
• Experience in local and international environments.
• Ability to handle complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable risk and credit balance.
• Perform the dunning process and customer interactions.
• Handle bad debt management and legal paperwork.

Skills

Credit Management

Bad Debt Management

SAP experience

Legal process knowledge

Complex reconciliations

Education

Grade 12 or NQF equivalent

Credit Management Certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Position: Credit Controller

Salary: Market related

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sandton

Industry: Manufacturing / Medical

Reference Number: MJ.CC.HV.12092025

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a leader in optical lens manufacturing, is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their team on a fixed term contract basis. This position reports to the Financial Controller.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage Accounts receivable risk of the company by implementing credit balance control and to control the bad debt process.
• Reduce outstanding credit note issues and manage the archiving process for customer agreements.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Master Data on customers
  • Manage new account openings and legally required supporting documentation
  • Update all new customer data on Master Data list
  • Updating customer data on SAP (Notes) with all correspondence to customers
• Perform the dunning process
  • Calling customers and collecting monies in a professional manner
  • Assist in categorising the customer base
  • Allocation of payments and discounts
  • Recons and payment plan submissions
  • Assist customers in admin and credit queries
• Bad debt management
  • Apply the Experian process on a weekly basis on slow payers
  • Do early warning notices to Senior Credit Controller on overdue customers
  • Prepare paperwork for legal process
• General Administration
  • Interact with reps and sales team on queries and dunning procedures
  • Process SAP Credit Notes and Invoices for customers
• Archiving Management
  • Following the correct process in filing new applications and changes in customer status
  • Verify surety details and special arrangements
• Credit Tickets Management
  • Follow up on credit tickets on behalf of customers
  • Supporting Credit staff with customer queries related to credit requests
• Project Management
  • Supporting Financial Controller and Senior Credit Controller in ad hoc projects

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF equivalent
• Credit Management Certificate advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years exposure in Credit Management
• Credit experience in local and international environment
• Bad Debt Management
• High level of experience in working with Sales staff/Operational/Financial Staff
• Legal process knowledge
• Experience in reviewing customer agreements and incentive contracts
• Calm, accurate and assertive under deadline pressures
• Highly skilled in complex reconciliations
• SAP experience beneficial

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.careers-page.com/the-globevest-group-2/job/4RX63X87

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