Credit Controller: Cashflow & Collections Expert

Somewhere; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to support the Finance function by managing credit control and debt collection activities. The role focuses on accurate customer accounts, cash collection, dispute resolution, and cashflow support.

Key duties include managing the day-to-day sales ledger, chasing overdue debts, producing aged debtor reports, and ensuring timely invoicing. Strong Excel and finance system experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience in credit control or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger management and debt collection processes.
• Excellent communication skills with customers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Resilient, proactive and outcomes focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve disputes.
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with MS Business Central and in fast-paced multi-entity environments.
• Experience in Fire, Security or Data infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the sales ledger and credit control function.
• Proactively manage collections to keep debtor balances within terms.
• Chase overdue debts by phone, email and written correspondence.
• Produce and review aged debtor reports and highlight risks.
• Allocate customer receipts accurately and timely.
• Resolve customer queries and disputes with internal teams.
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms; escalate concerns.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Assist with invoicing to ensure on-time, accurate invoices.
• Support month-end reporting on debtor positions and cash collection.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Assist with continuous improvement of credit control processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Excel

Finance systems

Independent worker

Team player

Microsoft Business Central

Industry knowledge (Fire/Security/Data

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Finance systems

Excel

Job description

Somewhere is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to support the Finance function by managing credit control and debt collection activities. The role focuses on accurate customer accounts, cash collection, dispute resolution, and cashflow support.

Key duties include managing the day-to-day sales ledger, chasing overdue debts, producing aged debtor reports, and ensuring timely invoicing. Strong Excel and finance system experience is essential.