Credit Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004658/OnkM

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Credit Controller who thrives in a high-volume environment and knows how to keep collections, reconciliations and customer accounts under control?

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their team in Johannesburg North. This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in collections, debtors management and account reconciliations.

You will be responsible for managing customer accounts, following up on outstanding payments, conducting credit checks and maintaining accurate credit-control records. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing high volumes, resolving customer queries and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.

Experience within retail, logistics, FMCG, wholesale or similar high-volume environments will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Manage customer collections, monitor overdue accounts and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely payment.
Conduct credit checks, assess new customer applications and facilitate the opening of customer accounts.
Process customer payments, manage payment arrangements and oversee debit order runs.
Handle customer queries relating to accounts, payments and outstanding balances, ensuring timely resolution.
Perform account reconciliations, prepare age analysis and maintain accurate debtor records.
Compile credit-control reports, monitor collection performance and identify potential risks or process improvements.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years' Credit Control experience.
Strong exposure to collections, debtors management and high-volume customer accounts.
Experience working within retail, logistics, FMCG, wholesale or a similar environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple accounts, meet collection deadlines and resolve customer queries.
Experience with Acumatica or Microsoft Dynamics will be advantageous.

Advantageous

A Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Credit Management or a related field.
Credit Management qualification or certification at NQF Level 4–5.

Key Personal Attributes

Resilient and confident when dealing with challenging collections.
Proactive, analytical and solutions-oriented.
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
Comfortable working with high volumes and tight deadlines.
Able to challenge existing processes and recommend practical improvements.

If you have the credit-control experience, technical ability and resilience to manage a demanding debtor's book, we would like to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!
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