Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

About the position

Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller
Location: Parow, Cape Town
Salary: R20 000 - R22 000 PM (Negotiable based on experience)
About the Client:
Our client is a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing group with a national footprint. Known for their stability, operational excellence, and massive contribution to South Africa's infrastructure and retail sectors, they offer a dynamic and secure corporate environment. They are currently seeking a meticulous and driven Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join their Cape Town team based in Parow.
Job Purpose:
In this role, you will take full ownership of the debtors' function. Your primary mission will be to maintain a healthy cash flow, ensure the accurate allocation of payments, minimize risk, and provide world-class support to both external clients and the internal sales team. If you thrive on complex reconciliations, possess sharp credit control instincts, and enjoy building professional customer relationships, this is the perfect career move for you.
Key Responsibilities:

• Payment & Order Management: Capture and allocate debtor payments daily; verify and approve credit requests on customer orders against strict credit limits.
• Collection & Risk Mitigation: Proactively follow up on outstanding payments and overdue accounts; liaise with clients regarding over-exposed accounts and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Administration: Process credit applications and refunds in strict adherence to company approval procedures; send invoices, PODs, statements, and supporting documentation to clients upon request.
• Reconciliations & Queries: Reconcile debtor and cash accounts with high accuracy; resolve all debtor-related queries and correspondence professionally and timeously.
• Reporting & Retailer Schedules: Compile and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly reports to Head Office (including Bank reports, Debtors outstanding, 90-day reports, Credit note schedules, and forecasting). Manage and submit specialized Excel statements/schedules to major retailers.
• Filing: Maintain flawless digital and physical archiving and recordkeeping systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Matric / Grade 12 is essential. A relevant Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' solid experience in a dedicated Debtors / Accounts Receivable role.
• Industry Edge: Previous experience dealing with major retailer accounts will give you a distinct advantage.
• Systems: Proficiency in SAGE 200 Evolution is highly beneficial; advanced MS Excel skills are essential for retailer reporting.
• Skills: Exceptional numerical aptitude with a proven track record of handling complex reconciliations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Assertive yet professional debt collection and credit control capability.
• Impeccable attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational habits.
• Excellent communication skills to confidently liaise with corporate clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Credit Control
• Accounts Receivable
• Payment Allocation
• Overdue accounts
• credit applications
• retail Accounts
• Debtor reconciliations
• PODs
• Sage Evolution
• Excel

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing group with a national footprint. Known for their stability, operational excellence, and massive contribution to South Africa's infrastructure and retail sectors, they offer a dynamic and secure corporate environment. They are currently seeking a meticulous and driven Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join their Cape Town team based in Parow.
Job Purpose:
In this role, you will take full ownership of the debtors' function. Your primary mission will be to maintain a healthy cash flow, ensure the accurate allocation of payments, minimize risk, and provide world-class support to both external clients and the internal sales team. If you thrive on complex reconciliations, possess sharp credit control instincts, and enjoy building professional customer relationships, this is the perfect career move for you.