Credit Controller Airport

Professional Recruitment Network; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical Aid Contribution

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Our client, Professional Recruitment Network, seeks a proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team in Soweto. This role focuses on managing a high-volume debtor book, proactive collections, resolving queries, and ensuring adherence to credit policies. Strong SAP/OMNI and Excel skills are essential.

The position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced environment serving the local Soweto community.

Qualifications

• Matric or senior certificate with accounting/math
• Degree/ND in Credit Management or Accounting can be advantageous
• 2–5 years in credit control or accounts receivable
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong SAP exposure
• Proficient in Excel
• Knowledge of SA credit legislation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance collections with customer relations

Responsibilities

• Manage a full customer portfolio for collections
• Contact customers to collect outstanding payments
• Negotiate payment plans and terms with customers
• Enforce the company credit policies and procedures
• Prepare age analysis reports with follow-up actions
• Reconcile customer accounts and payments
• Liaise with legal or external agencies on debt recovery
• Maintain debtor records in SAP/OMNI

Skills

Credit management

Debt collection

Accounts receivable

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Customer relations

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Credit management qualification

Matric / Grade 12

Finance qualification advantageous

Tools

SAP

OMNI

Accpac

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

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• Perform credit checks and onboard new customer accounts
• Collect outstanding debts within KPI targets
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments
• Manage overdue accounts, payment plans, demand letters and account holds
• Escalate bad debts and present high-risk accounts to the Risk Committee
• Prepare weekly and month-end age analysis reports with commentary
• Process debit order runs, refunds and adjustment journals
• Maintain accurate customer master data
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvements in credit processes and efficiencies

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Degree or National Diploma in Credit Management / Accounting, or Credit Management Certificate (Level 4 or 5)
• 5+ years credit control & credit risk management experience
• Proven track record in collecting outstanding debt successfully
• Experience within a high volume, fast paced environment
• Experience with Accpac or Microsoft Dynamics
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for process improvement
• Ability to balance firm collections with strong customer relationship management

If youre looking for responsibility, exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results, this role will stretch you; and reward you.

Qualification

• Matric / Senior Certificate with Accounting / Math
• Relevant qualification

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Credit Management II or III preferred
• 35 years experience in a full-function Credit Control role
• Strong SAP exposure essential
• Proven ability to manage an independent book
• Required Technical Competencies:
• SAP (FBL5N, basic ZFI reports, age analysis)
• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, lookups, filters)
• Strong account reconciliation skills
• Experience with consumer or FMCG an advantage
• Solid understanding of debtors ageing and risk indicators
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service
• Accountability for own portfolio
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professional, mature, and reliable

Duties

• Manage a full 30âday or 7âday customer portfolio
• Conduct proactive collections in line with customer terms
• Investigate and resolve queries (pricing, PODs, RFCs, shortages)
• Perform accurate allocations and support unallocated clearing
• Monitor and act on credit limits, stop supply, and payment behaviour
• Prepare monthly portfolio reports with follow-up actions
• Administer credit applications, limit reviews, and customer master data
• Work closely with Sales, Dispatch, RFC and Warehouse to close disputes
• Ensure all customer notes, promises to pay and escalations are captured daily
• Adhere to company SOPs, credit policies, and monthâend deadlines

Our client is seeking a proactive and diligent Credit Controller to join their finance team in Soweto. This role is crucial for managing customer accounts, minimizing outstanding debt, and ensuring timely collection of payments. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, negotiating payment terms, and implementing credit control policies effectively. The ideal candidate is persuasive, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication and negotiation skills, contributing to the company's financial health and maintaining positive client relationships within a local context.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring accurate balances.
• Contact customers to collect outstanding payments via phone, email, or other communication channels.
• Negotiate payment plans and terms with customers to resolve overdue accounts.
• Implement and enforce the company's credit control policies and procedures.
• Prepare regular reports on aged debtors, collections, and potential bad debts.
• Liaise with legal departments or external agencies on debt recovery actions when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in credit management or accounting is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Proven track record in debt collection and reducing outstanding balances.
• Strong understanding of credit management principles and South African credit legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a key financial role within the Soweto community.
• Professional development and training in credit management practices.
• Contribution to a supportive team environment focused on financial efficiency.
• Standard benefits package including medical and retirement options.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in credit control within an FMCG environment.
• Tertiary qualification in finance or related is necessary, with matric being a minimum requirement
• Previous exposure with chain stores would be first prize
• System familiarity to MS Dynamics 365

The main purpose of the role

Ensuring that customers pay in accordance with the agreed credit terms and resolving queries and customer requests.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Currently completing or has obtained a formal Credit Management qualification is essential
• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in business/finance is advantageous
• 2- 5 years of credit control experience doing the full credit control function
• SAP ERP and CRM experience is a requirement

Job Responsibilities

• Credit application approvals and ongoing vetting of credit limits
• Monitor and release blocked orders as a high priority to ensure continued excellent customer service
• Payment allocations to be completed within set turnaround times
• Manage account queries. Respond timeously & accurately to internal & external account queries received through all business channels
• Collection of overdue accounts
• Adjustment Journals & Credit Notes
• Recommend customers for handover/collection
• Record keeping notes/customer records must be digitally maintained in the SAP system as per company policy and procedures and in conformance to all legal requirements for document storage.
• Ongoing communication & collaboration with other departments informing them of account status

To manage the company’s debtor book, ensure timely collection of outstanding monies, and maintain healthy cash flow through effective credit control practices.

Reference

Reference: MID701

Salary

Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 per month + Provident Fund + Medical Aid Contribution

A well-established and reputable company in the automotive parts and distribution industry is seeking an experienced Debt Collection Clerk / Credit Controller to join their finance team in Pretoria.

Afrikaans must be your first language (essential).

Minimum 5–6 years' debt collection / credit control experience .

Proven experience managing a high-volume debtor's book .

Advanced working knowledge of OMNI and/or SAP .

Matric (Grade 12).

Relevant Finance or Credit Management qualification will be advantageous.

Computer literate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.

Stable employment history with contactable references.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a high-volume debtor's book.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding accounts.
• Follow up on overdue accounts via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries efficiently.
• Allocate customer payments accurately.
• Process credit notes and adjustments where required.
• Prepare age analysis reports and collection updates.
• Maintain accurate debtor records on OMNI and/or SAP.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments regarding account-related matters.
• Escalate problematic accounts where necessary.
• Ensure company credit policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist with month-end debtor functions and reporting.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Excellent negotiation and debt recovery skills.

A professional yet firm approach when dealing with customers.

Strong administrative and organizational skills.

The ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

A proactive attitude and high level of accountability.

Package

• Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 (depending on experience)
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid Contribution

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