Credit Controller

Job Description

Join a dynamic organization committed to delivering exceptional financial services and driving operational excellence in East London. Our client, a well-established entity in the financial sector, seeks a skilled Credit Controller to support their team in maintaining healthy cash flow and customer relationships.

What You'll Do

• Collect outstanding amounts on the debtors' book and follow up on overdue accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries
• Perform reconciliations of all control accounts
• Prepare and process credit notes, debit notes, and journal entries
• Conduct credit vetting in accordance with company policies
• Obtain and verify trade references for new account applications
• Import debit order files and process new and cancelled debit orders
• Code and process daily EFT payments
• Monitor and reconcile returned debit orders on a monthly basis
• Manage client portal invoicing and upload invoices as required
• Maintain and update customer account information to ensure data accuracy
• Provide regular feedback on outstanding and overdue accounts
• Assist with general accounts receivable and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in credit control or accounts receivable
• Strong skills in account management, accounting, and reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and R
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Effective time management and administrative skills
• Ability to work on-site in the Eastern Cape

Nice to Have

• Experience with inter-branch reconciliations and trade reference verification
• Knowledge of debtor import and EFT processing