Credit Controller: Cashflow & Collections Specialist

Somewhere; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to support the finance function in managing customer credit control and debt collection. You will maintain accurate customer accounts, maximise cash collection and help strengthen cash flow across the business.

The role requires 5 years' proven experience in credit control, UK market knowledge, strong sales ledger discipline, excellent communication and attention to detail, with proficient IT skills including Excel and Microsoft Business Central.

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience in a Credit Control or similar finance role.
• Must have experience with UK companies / UK market.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger management and debt collection processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal confidently and professionally with customers.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Resilient, proactive and outcomes focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve disputes effectively.
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central.
• Previous experience of working within Fire, Security or Data infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day 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 and recovery plans.
• Allocate customer receipts accurately and timely.
• Resolve customer queries and disputes efficiently with internal teams.
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms, escalating as needed.
• Support finance in maintaining customer records and documentation.
• Assist with invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support month-end reporting on debtor positions and cash collection.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Support continuous improvement of credit control processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Credit control

UK market experience

Sales ledger management

Debt collection

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

MS Excel

Finance systems

Microsoft Business Central

Independent & team work

Multi-entity experience

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Somewhere is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to support the finance function in managing customer credit control and debt collection. You will maintain accurate customer accounts, maximise cash collection and help strengthen cash flow across the business.

The role requires 5 years' proven experience in credit control, UK market knowledge, strong sales ledger discipline, excellent communication and attention to detail, with proficient IT skills including Excel and Microsoft Business Central.