Credit Controller | Collections & Reconciliations

West Coast Personnel; Langebaan; On-site; ZAR 171,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Langebaan, South Africa, is seeking a permanent Credit Controller to manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely collections. This role reports to the finance team and requires strong reconciliation, Excel, and accounting system skills.

Salary is paid monthly, and the position offers full-time stability in this coastal town. The successful candidate will liaise with customers, monitor ageing reports, and meet collection targets while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• 3 years' credit control or debtors experience.
• Strong reconciliation and collection skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet collection targets and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue payments and ensure settlements within terms.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve queries.
• Allocate payments and process credit notes.
• Monitor ageing reports and identify high-risk accounts.
• Liaise with customers regarding invoices, statements, and payment arrangements.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts as needed.
• Maintain records of collection activity and correspondence.
• Assist with month-end reporting and debtor reconciliations.
• Collaborate with sales and finance to resolve issues.

Skills

Reconciliation

Excel

Accounting systems

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Target-driven

Education

Grade 12

Credit/Accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

West Coast Personnel in Langebaan, South Africa, is seeking a permanent Credit Controller to manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely collections. This role reports to the finance team and requires strong reconciliation, Excel, and accounting system skills.

Salary is paid monthly, and the position offers full-time stability in this coastal town. The successful candidate will liaise with customers, monitor ageing reports, and meet collection targets while maintaining accuracy and