Credit Controller

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company is seeking a skilled professional to manage debtors' accounts and minimise bad debts. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of finance experience, strong analytical and credit management skills, and be dedicated to ongoing personal development. Join this dynamic team in Sandton, Gauteng to contribute to effective debt management and financial practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in finance.
• Experience in credit management and financial reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Control debtors’ accounts as per agreements.
• Follow up on overdue accounts to reduce DSO.
• Prepare and submit reports on overdue accounts.
• Collect bad debts and manage reconciliations.

Skills

BC_Collaborates

BC_Business Insight

TC_Analytical skill

TC_Credit Management

TC_Reporting

BC_Self-development

TC_Data Collection and Analysis

BC_Action Oriented

TC_Compliance Management

BC_Ensures Accountability

TC_Business Acumen

TC_I_Financial Management

TC_Verbal Communication

TC_Written Communication

Education

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

National Diploma or a B-Degree in finance

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75‑year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Purpose of the job

Control debtors’ accounts as per agreements and in adherence with credit management policies and procedures to minimise bad debts.

Key accountabilities

• Manage debtors book according to established Accounts Receivables policies and procedures and agreed terms
• Follow up on overdue accounts to reduce debtors’ DSO and achieve set targets
• Prepare and submit reports on overdue and term accounts
• Collect bad debts in a timely manner and within agreed payment terms
• Carry out accurate reconciliations between customer and debtors accounts
• Release orders for blocked accounts as per approvals and delegation of authority
• Prepare credit/debit, refund, and rebates requests and attach relevant supporting documents
• Calculate monthly rebates, refunds, settlement discounts, and credits/debits
• Process monthly interest charges on defaulting customers as per agreed credit policy
• Accurately allocate payments
• Communicate with internal and external customers
• Handle customer queries on invoices and maintain records on system; assist internal and external auditors as needed
• Comply with policies, credit legislation, International Accounting Standards (IAS), provisions of SOX control, relevant statutory requirements of IFRS, Companies Act and NCA
• Apply evidence‑based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective debt collection and reduction of debtors’ DSO
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge; complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals

Formal education and working experience

• Minimum National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• A National Diploma or a B‑Degree in a finance related field will be an advantage

Required personal and professional skills

• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Business Insight
• TC_Analytical skill
• TC_Credit Management
• TC_Reporting
• BC_Self-development
• TC_Data Collection and Analysis
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Compliance Management
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_Business Acumen
• TC_I_Financial Management
• TC_Verbal Communication
• TC_Written Communication

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once‑more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.