Junior accountant credit controller

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Midrand is seeking a qualified credit controller to manage accounts receivable and enhance cash flow. The ideal candidate will handle procurement processes and ensure accuracy in financial records. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, maintaining customer relations, and supporting financial processes using systems like SAP and QuickBooks. A diploma in finance is required, along with strong MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing accounts receivable.
• Proven ability to reduce aged debt and enhance cash flow.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes from purchase order to payment.
• Capture and process accounts payable invoices.
• Reconcile supplier accounts regularly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer relationship management

Financial accuracy

Education

Diploma in Finance or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Reference

NPr002819-Lerat-1

Brief Description

We are seeking a motivated and qualified individual who thrives in a fast paced high volume environment and is eager to develop their skills. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience managing accounts receivable reconciling financial records and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

Familiarity with the dynamic food industry is an advantage as it will help the candidate adapt quickly and support smooth cash flow.

Company and Job Description

Confident in handling customer accounts resolving queries professionally and building strong client relationships. A passion for numbers process improvement and teamwork is essential along with a commitment to precision accountability and meeting deadlines.

A credit controller with a proven ability to reduce aged debt and enhance cash flow. The role requires expertise in account reconciliations customer relationship management and efficiently resolving disputes. The successful candidate will help maintain financial accuracy and support business stability through proactive and effective credit control practices.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement processes from purchase order (PO) to payment.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capture and process accounts payable (AP) invoices.
• Reconcile supplier accounts regularly.
• Prepare and submit weekly payment runs.
• Match supplier invoices for Goods Received Vouchers (GRV) and purchase orders (PO).

ERP System Management:

• Work with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, NetSuite etc.
• Maintain data integrity and support system upgrades or improvements.
• Automate and streamline financial processes where possible.
• Support strategic decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Finance or a related field
• MS Excel knowledge

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly. For more information contact: Lerato Lelaka, Recruitment consultant, Network recruitment. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: Years
Vacancy: 1