Credit Controller - Modderfontein

Dixie Recruitment; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment represents a client seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team in South Africa. The role suits someone comfortable in a demanding debtors environment who engages with customers and handles challenging conversations professionally.

Responsibilities include managing the full credit control and debtors function, following up on outstanding accounts, liaising on balances and payment terms, resolving queries, monitoring overdue accounts, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Controller role is essential.
• Proficiency with debt collection and customer negotiations.
• Knowledge of National Credit Act and Consumer Protection Act is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full credit control and debtors function.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure payments are received within terms.
• Liaise with customers regarding balances and payment arrangements.
• Resolve account queries, discrepancies and payment issues.
• Monitor overdue accounts and minimise outstanding debt.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and provide updates to the finance team.
• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve queries and support debt collection.

Skills

Credit control

Debt collection

Customer communication

MS Excel

Education

Grade 12

Credit Management qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working in a demanding debtors environment, enjoys engaging with customers and can handle challenging conversations professionally.

Responsiilities

• Manage the full credit control and debtors function.

• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.

• Liaise with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements.

• Resolve account queries, discrepancies and payment issues.

• Monitor overdue accounts and take appropriate action to minimise outstanding debt.

• Maintain accurate debtor records and provide regular updates on outstanding accounts.

• Work closely with the finance team to resolve queries and support effective debt collection.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Credit Controller role.

• Experience in a retail or FMCG environment is essential.

• Experience dealing with buying groups and large retailers, including claims, rebates and various allowances, is essential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.

• A Credit Management qualification and up-to-date knowledge of the National Credit Act and Consumer Protection Act would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Resilient and comfortable dealing with strong personalities.

• Organised, accurate and attentive to detail.

• Positive, approachable and solutions-driven.

• Able to work independently, manage deadlines and contribute to a team.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates.