Credit Controller
Communicate Recruitment Cape Town
Manage and oversee the full credit control function across national retail accounts
Lead, mentor, and support a team of credit controllers to achieve collection targets
Ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding debt and resolution of claims
Review, approve, and manage customer credit limits and ongoing risk exposure
Oversee month-end processes including statements, reconciliations, and debt reporting
Manage returns, shortages, pricing claims, rebates, and promotional deductions
Liaise with key internal departments to resolve account and process discrepancies
Drive achievement of targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Ensure compliance with relevant credit legislation and internal controls
Strong exposure to national retail chains and high-volume accounts
Solid understanding of South African credit legislation
Strategic thinker able to make decisions quickly in a dynamic environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Lead, mentor, and support a team of credit controllers to achieve collection targets
Ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding debt and resolution of claims
Review, approve, and manage customer credit limits and ongoing risk exposure
Oversee month-end processes including statements, reconciliations, and debt reporting
Manage returns, shortages, pricing claims, rebates, and promotional deductions
Liaise with key internal departments to resolve account and process discrepancies
Drive achievement of targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Ensure compliance with relevant credit legislation and internal controls
Provide forecasting and reporting on cash flow, AR balances, and performance metrics
Skills & Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in Credit Control within FMCG or Retail environments
Proven experience managing or supervising a credit control teamStrong exposure to national retail chains and high-volume accounts
Solid understanding of South African credit legislation
Strategic thinker able to make decisions quickly in a dynamic environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High attention to detail with strong systems, SAP, and Excel capability
Qualification: Diploma OR Degree in Finance, Accounting OR Equivalent
Credit Management qualification or coursework - advantageous
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
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