Credit Controller

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to join the finance team in Soweto. This hybrid role focuses on managing the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining strong customer relationships to support cash flow.

You will leverage accounting software and Excel to monitor balances, reduce debtor days, and negotiate payment plans. The role requires strong communication and independence to meet targets in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience as a Credit Controller or in an AR role.
• Strong understanding of credit control principles and debt collection practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet collection targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accuracy of customer balances.
• Contact customers proactively to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices and resolve queries.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce debtor days and improve cash collection rates.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers within company guidelines.
• Prepare regular reports on outstanding debts, aged analysis, and potential bad debts for management.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all collection activities and communications.

Skills

Credit control

Debt collection

Excel

Accounting software

Communication

Negotiation

Independence

Work under pressure

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Credit Controller to join their finance team in Soweto . This role is responsible for managing the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and minimizing bad debt exposure for the company. You will play a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow and strong customer relationships. This hybrid position offers the convenience of remote work combined with necessary office-based responsibilities, providing a balanced professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accuracy of customer balances.
• Contact customers proactively to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices and resolve any queries.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce debtor days and improve cash collection rates.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers experiencing financial difficulties, within company guidelines.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of outstanding debts, aged analysis, and potential bad debts for management.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all collection activities and communications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller or in a similar accounts receivable role.
• Strong understanding of credit control principles and debt collection practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet collection targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission/bonus structure based on performance.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote workdays.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Training and development opportunities in credit management and finance.
• A supportive team environment in the Soweto area.