Senior Credit Controller

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg seeks an Accounts Receivable specialist with Grade 12 and at least two years’ experience to manage receivables, credit control processes and cash flow activities. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, familiarity with Syspro or similar accounting software, and a proven ability to meet deadlines, build relationships, and support auditors during month-end.

Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills are essential, plus accuracy

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a related field.
• Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and release orders on hold
• Reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and collect overdue payments
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and allocate payments
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Send invoices, statements, and intercompany allocations
• Manage daily COD accounts and request credits (claims)
• Provide support for auditors and assist with month-end processes
• Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks for efficient accounts and credit control management
• Perform ad-hoc tasks to support the team and business objectives

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounts Receivable

Education

Grade 12

Credit control certification

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Grade 12 and minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or a related field

Credit control certification or similar (advantageous)

Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software/systems (e.g. Syspro)

Experience in the FMCG or Manufacturing industry (advantageous)

Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and build strong relationships

Key Responsibilities

Manage and release orders on hold

Reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and collect overdue payments

Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and allocate payments

Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Send invoices, statements, and intercompany allocations

Manage daily COD accounts and request credits (claims)

Provide support for auditors and assist with month-end processes

Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks for efficient accounts and credit control management

Perform ad-hoc tasks to support the team and business objectives