Credit Risk & Collections Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Credit Manager to oversee the organisation's credit granting process, evaluate risk, monitor exposure, and support sustainable sales growth. You will ensure compliance with the National Credit Act and POPIA, lead policy development, and drive collections while partnering with sales and finance to optimise working capital.

The role requires 5–8 years in credit control with at least 5 in a supervisory capacity and relevant finance

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in credit control or credit management.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or FMCG or sales-driven environment preferred.
• Proven experience in managing large debtor books and trade credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the companys credit policy and procedures.
• Conduct credit assessments and evaluate new and existing customers.
• Approve or recommend credit limits and terms in line with policy.
• Monitor credit exposure and portfolio risk regularly.
• Maintain updated customer risk ratings and ensure compliance with credit terms.
• Oversee daily debtor collections and allocate payments accurately.
• Review the age analysis weekly and take corrective actions for overdue accounts.
• Negotiate and manage payment arrangements where necessary.

Skills

Credit risk

Credit policy

Collections management

ERP systems

Education

Finance/Accounting Diploma

Credit Management Diploma

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Credit Manager to oversee the organisation's credit granting process, evaluate risk, monitor exposure, and support sustainable sales growth. You will ensure compliance with the National Credit Act and POPIA, lead policy development, and drive collections while partnering with sales and finance to optimise working capital.

The role requires 5–8 years in credit control with at least 5 in a supervisory capacity and relevant finance