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Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller

StratogoDurban, South Africa
20 hours ago
Job description

Role : Senior Credit Controller

Location : Riverhorse Valley - Durban SA

Start Date : Immediate

Industry : Temporary Employee Services

Qualification and Experience

  • Matric
  • Tertiary
  • Minimum 25 Years in Credit Control : Preferably within TES, staffing, or service-based industries.
  • Portfolio Management : Experience managing high-value debtor books (often exceeding R30 million), with 30-day or shorter payment terms.
  • Client Engagement : Proven track record of handling escalated queries, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • ERP & Accounting Systems : Proficiency in systems like Sage, SAP, or Accpac
  • Clear Criminal record

Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Advanced Excel : Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis for debtor trends.
  • Reconciliations : : Strong ability to reconcile complex accounts

    • Soft Skills & Leadership

  • Communication : Clear, assertive, and diplomaticessential for client negotiations and internal reporting.
  • Problem-Solving : Quick thinking in resolving disputes, identifying root causes of delayed payments, and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Resilience & Tenacity : Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain professionalism in challenging debtor situations

    • knowledge & Expertise :

  • Credit Risk Assessment : Ability to evaluate client creditworthiness, set credit limits, and monitor exposure.
  • TES Industry Acumen : Understanding of TES billing cycles, client contracts, and labour-related financial nuances (e.g., wage reimbursements, statutory deductions).
  • Debt Recovery Strategies : Skilled in proactive collections, dispute resolution, and legal escalation procedures.
  • Compliance & Legislation : Familiarity with South African labour laws, BCEA, LRA, and POPIA as they relate to credit control and client data.
  • Financial Reporting : Competence in preparing aged debt reports, cash flow forecasts, and debtor performance dashboards for senior management.
  • All other related duties

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