Senior Credit Controller - Stellenbosch

Oxyon People Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a Senior Credit Controller in Stellenbosch to manage the Order-to-Cash cycle and lead a credit control team. Candidates must have at least 10 years of Credit Control experience, along with a relevant degree in Finance or Accounting.

Key responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, ensuring compliance, and developing the credit control process. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and FMCG industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Credit Control.
• Experience in leading a team and managing performance.
• Exposure to management-level operations within the FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage full Order-to-Cash cycle and credit risk management.
• Oversee the team and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Accounts Receivable Management

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management or Credit Management

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Industry: FMCG Manufacturing / Beverage Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent

Position Summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to take ownership of the full Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle, credit risk management, debtor control, cash flow optimization, and accounts receivable governance. The role operates at management level with exposure to executive leadership and includes responsibility for leading and developing a credit control team.

Key Responsibilities Financial Controls & Reporting

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) portfolio and debtor book.
• Prepare monthly ageing analysis reports.
• Monitor overdue accounts and credit term compliance.
• Prepare customer cash flow forecasts.
• Validate rebates, discounts, promotions, and AR adjustments.
• Manage debtor risk exposure and overdue balances.
• Conduct customer credit assessments.
• Review and approve credit limits.
• Enforce credit policies and account holds where required.

Order-to-Cash (O2C) Management

• Own the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process.
• Manage order release processes.
• Improve O2C cycle efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Drive cash conversion and working capital improvements.

Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with AR policies and procedures.
• Maintain customer trading terms within Syspro.
• Conduct rebate reconciliations.
• Review settlement discounts and variances.
• Escalate financial risks and non-compliance.
• Recommend legal action or write-offs where required.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of 5 employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching.
• Manage leave, payroll approvals, and attendance.
• Implement training and development plans.
• Drive team accountability and performance.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Credit Management

Experience

• 10+ years Credit Control experience.
• Team leadership experience.
• Management-level exposure (MANCO).
• FMCG industry experience.
• Full Order-to-Cash experience.
• Advanced Accounts Receivable management experience.
• Credit Risk Management experience.

Systems

• Syspro (Essential)