Credit Controller

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to manage a debtor portfolio, drive timely collections and protect cash flow.

You will monitor credit limits, assess risk, perform reconciliations, and support month-end reporting in a high-volume environment, using strong Excel skills and communication.

This role requires at least 3 years in credit control or accounts receivable and a Grade 12, with a finance qualification advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience.
• Proven debt collection experience.
• Strong customer account reconciliation abilities.
• Experience working in a high-volume debtors environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated debtor portfolio and ensure timely collection of outstanding accounts.
• Monitor customer credit limits, assess credit risk, and recommend amendments where necessary.
• Conduct collection calls, resolve account queries, perform reconciliations, allocate payments accurately, and maintain detailed collection records.
• Monitor ageing reports, identify high-risk accounts, and assist with debt recovery processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end reporting and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Credit control experience

Debt collection

Accounts receivable

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Finance/Accounting/Credit Management qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Manage an allocated debtor portfolio and ensure timely collection of outstanding accounts
• Monitor customer credit limits, assess credit risk, and recommend amendments where necessary
• Conduct collection calls, resolve account queries, perform reconciliations, allocate payments accurately, and maintain detailed collection records
• Monitor ageing reports, identify high-risk accounts, and assist with debt recovery processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with month-end reporting and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience
• Proven debt collection experience
• Strong customer account reconciliation abilities
• Experience working in a high-volume debtors environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

Qualification

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Financial qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Credit Management advantageous

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