Junior Accountant / Credit Controller

Network Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a qualified Credit Controller who excels in managing accounts and enhancing cash flow. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in finance, with hands-on experience in financial reconciliations and customer relationship management. Key responsibilities include managing procurement processes, processing accounts payable, and working with financial systems like SAP and Oracle. This role promises to support financial accuracy and business stability through effective credit control practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing accounts receivable and reconciling financial records.
• Proven ability to reduce aged debt and enhance cash flow.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial process improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Account management

Financial reconciliations

Attention to detail

Customer relationship management

Education

Diploma in Finance or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

POSITION INFO

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.

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 and NetSuite. Maintain data integrity and support system upgrades or improvements. Automate and streamline financial processes where possible. Support strategic decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis. Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.

Qualifications & Skills

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

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