Credit Controller at Status Staffing

• Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Controller based in Milnerton, Cape Town. The successful candidate will have proven experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, preferably within the Retail industry, with strong knowledge of Credit principles, Risk Assessment, collections techniques, and regulatory compliance standards. Proficiency in Sage Evolution and MS Excel is preferred, along with excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and time management skills. Experience with handovers of overdue customers and raising Credit Notes will be advantageous.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric.
• Proven experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, preferably in Retail industry.
• Strong understanding of Credit principles, Risk Assessment, and collections techniques.
• Proficiency in Accounting software: Sage Evolution (Preferred), MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-orientated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Handover of overdue customers.
• Raising Credit Notes.
• Certificate (Preferred).
• Credit Control and Accounts Receivable: 2 years (Preferred).

DUTIES:

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable ageing to minimize bad debt risk.
• Review credit terms in accordance with established credit policies and procedures.
• Prepare periodic ageing reports, collection forecasts, and other credit-related reports.
• Contact customers to collect overdue payments and resolve payment discrepancies or disputes.
• Coordinate with sales, customer service, and relevant departments to address customer issues.
• Monitor and assess customer creditworthiness by reviewing Credit Applications, Credit Reports, and Financial Statements.
• Send out weekly invoices and month-end statements.
• Prepare bank statements for creditors.
• Compile weekly age analysis reports.