Credit Controller - Langebaan

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue payments and ensure accounts are settled within agreed terms.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve account queries.
• Allocate payments and process credit notes where required.
• Monitor ageing reports and identify high-risk accounts.
• Liaise with customers regarding invoices, statements, and payment arrangements.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity and customer correspondence.
• Assist with month-end reporting and debtor reconciliations.
• Work closely with the sales and finance teams to resolve account issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12. Relevant qualification in Credit Management, Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years credit control or debtors experience.
• Strong reconciliation and collection skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet collection targets.

Job Details

• Location: Langebaan
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Salary : R18,000 per month