Job Description

Job Summary Join a well-established manufacturing business that prides itself on building careers, not just filling roles. You'll be part of a collaborative finance team, where mutual respect, loyalty and hands-on support keep the wheels turning every day. As the Senior Debtors Clerk / Credit Controller, you will take full ownership of customer accounts, collections, reconciliations and credit risk oversight. You'll be the trusted link between finance, operations and customers, ensuring cash flow stays healthy and accounts stay accurate.
If you're searching for a stable, people-driven organisation that values your expertise and rewards long-term commitment, this is your next home.
Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse bank statements and customer accounts; capture and allocate payments
• Collect outstanding payments and resolve customer queries professionally
• Prepare customer statements and communicate account issues to management
• Minimise bad debt risk, including blocking/unblocking accounts and setting credit limits
• Report on age analysis with insightful commentary
• Manage credit notes, COD accounts, order holds, and claims
• Maintain accurate records of accounts receivable and credit risk assessments
• Prepare inter-company refund requests and liaise with banks on cross-border payments
• Escalate non-payment issues promptly and ensure strong credit control processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting beneficial
• 3 to 5 years' experience as a Debtors Clerk / Credit Controller
• Syspro experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems & financial processes
• Deadline-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• A team player with strong communication and customer interaction skills

If you're ready to grow roots in a stable, supportive, people-first business, it's time to make this your next (and best) move!
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• Financial Managers
• Financial Accountants
• Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• Cost Accountants
• Payroll
• All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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