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Role Overview
Our client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller Clerk with 5–6 years’ proven experience in credit control and debtor management. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for a debtor’s book and ensure effective collections, account management, and risk mitigation.
This role requires strong reconciliation skills, assertive communication, and the ability to work independently.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Relevant finance/accounting qualification advantageous
- 5–6 years’ experience in a credit control or debtor’s clerk role
- Strong reconciliation experience
- Experience managing a medium to large debtor’s book
- Intermediate Excel skills
Key Responsibilities
- Full management of assigned debtor accounts
- Ensuring timely collection of outstanding amounts
- Preparing and reviewing detailed age analysis reports
- Performing complex account reconciliations
- Resolving customer queries efficiently
- Monitoring credit limits and payment terms
- Escalating high-risk or overdue accounts
- Assisting with month-end reporting
- Liaising with sales and operations regarding account issues
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Assertive yet professional communication style
- Ability to work under pressure and meet collection targets
- Good negotiation skills
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving ability
- High level of accountability
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Confident and experienced credit controller
- Able to manage their own portfolio independently
- Target-driven and results-oriented