Credit Controller

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemicals and energy is seeking a Debtors Controller in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing debtors' accounts, ensuring compliance with credit policies, and maintaining effective relationships to minimize bad debts. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in finance and relevant experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in finance and credit management.
• Experience in the export debtor's environment, including forex dealings.
• Ability to reconcile accounts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage debtors book according to established policies.
• Prepare and submit reports on overdue accounts.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding invoices.

Skills

Analytical skill

Credit Management

Reporting

Data Collection and Analysis

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Education

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

National Diploma or B-Degree in finance related field

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.

Req Job Id

8992

Closing Date

30 July 2025

OME

FIN: Finance Southern Africa

Geographical Area

Sandton, Gauteng

Purpose of 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 reconciliation 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.

Have experience in the Export debtor’s environment including forex dealings, Letter of Credit process and payments in advance.

Communicate with internal and external customers

Handle customer queries on invoices and maintain records on system. Assist internal and external auditors as needed.

Comply to 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 the achievement of 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

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

National Diploma or B-Degree in finance related field will be an advantage

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

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

BC_Customer Focus

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.