Senior Credit Controller: Strategic Collections & Cash Flow

Ecowize; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecowize is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to lead the end-to-end credit and collections process for a complex, high-volume debtor portfolio in Cape Town. The role requires a results-driven professional with strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills who can operate independently under pressure and protect working capital through proactive account management.

You will build stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement and provide insights to management to optimise

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end credit and collections.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage high-volume portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage collections for a complex, high-value debtor portfolio.
• Lead proactive collection strategies to meet weekly and monthly targets.
• Deliver on DSO and aging targets with minimal overdue balances.
• Resolve disputes within 48 hours and ensure contractual compliance.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports highlighting trends and risks.
• Collaborate with sales and finance to align terms and improve cash flow.

Skills

Credit control

Collections

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Ecowize is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to lead the end-to-end credit and collections process for a complex, high-volume debtor portfolio in Cape Town. The role requires a results-driven professional with strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills who can operate independently under pressure and protect working capital through proactive account management.

You will build stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement and provide insights to management to optimise