Credit Manager

Greys Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Credit Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves developing and managing credit policies, overseeing debtor collections, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate should possess a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, along with strong skills in credit assessment, ERP systems, and negotiation. This position offers a market-related salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in credit control or credit management.
• 58 years experience in supervisory or management role preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or sales-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage credit policies and risk assessments.
• Oversee debtor collections and overdue accounts.
• Prepare monthly credit and debtor management reports.

Skills

Strong understanding of credit risk assessment

Sound knowledge of the National Credit Act (NCA)

Advanced MS Excel skills

Negotiation and communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (NQF 7)

Credit Management Diploma (Institute of Credit Management of South Africa)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Syspro, Oracle)

Job description

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting (NQF 7)
• Credit Management Diploma (Institute of Credit Management of South Africa advantageous)

Experience

• 58 years experience in credit control or credit management
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or sales-driven environment (preferred)
• Proven experience managing large debtor books and trade credit risk

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment, credit policy, and collections management
• Sound knowledge of the National Credit Act (NCA) and POPIA
• Financial analysis and interpretation of customer financial statements
• ERP system experience (SAP, Syspro, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel and reporting skills
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Job Duties

• Develop and manage credit policies, limits, and risk assessments
• Oversee debtor collections, age analysis, and overdue accounts
• Manage customer credit queries and payment arrangements
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance, and audit requirements
• Prepare monthly credit and debtor management reports
• Lead, develop, and manage the credit team
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Salary

• Market-related, based on experience

How to apply