Credit Controller / Wages Clerk

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in financial placements is seeking a Credit Controller / Wages Clerk for a reputable client. This hybrid role in Johannesburg involves managing credit control functions and processing payroll for approximately 80 employees. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years experience in both areas, strong knowledge of FMCG operations, and excellent Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary between R15,000 - R18,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in credit control and wage/payroll processing.
• Proven background working with FMCG or high-volume retail accounts.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting/payroll systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-function debtors including invoicing and statements.
• Process wages for approximately 80 employees.
• Maintain compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements.

Skills

Credit control experience

Payroll processing

FMCG knowledge

Debtors reconciliations

Excel skills

Job description

Credit Controller / Wages Clerk

Take Ownership of Credit and Payroll Functions in a Fast-Paced FMCG Environment

Spartan, Kempton Park Johannesburg | R15,000 - R18,000 per month | 8:00-16:30

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established player in the chemical manufacturing and supply industry, serving high-volume FMCG and retail customers. With a tight-knit team culture and a reputation for reliability, they are looking for someone who thrives in a detail-driven and fast-paced environment. This is a role where precision, consistency, and accountability are essential and recognised.

The Role: Credit Controller / Wages Clerk

This hybrid role is ideal for a finance professional with solid experience in both credit control and payroll processing. You'll be responsible for managing full-function debtors particularly in the FMCG sector where maintaining strict credit discipline is critical. You'll also handle end-to-end wages for approximately 80 employees, ensuring accurate calculations, statutory compliance, and timely processing.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in credit control and FMCG/high-volume accounts
• Manage full-function debtors, including invoicing, credit notes, and statements
• Perform credit checks, enforce credit terms, and maintain strong follow-up routines
• Update and manage age analysis reports with weekly reporting to management
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve queries proactively
• Prepare handovers for external collection where required

Wages / Payroll

• Process wages for approximately 80 employees (weekly/monthly cycles)
• Accurately capture hours, overtime, leave, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and statutory requirements (UIF, PAYE, etc.)
• Maintain clean payroll records and ensure audit readinessServe as the first point of contact for wage-related employee queries

About You

• 3-4 years experience in both credit control and wage/payroll processing
• Proven background working with FMCG or high-volume retail accounts
• Skilled in debtors reconciliations, collections, and maintaining low debtor days
• Experienced with processing payroll for ±80 employees
• Strong working knowledge of accounting/payroll systems and Excel (basic formulas, reports)
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and numerically accurate
• Professional communicator with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity
• Able to work independently and stay composed under pressure