Senior Credit Controller

Recruiter

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref

Ulene

Date posted

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Annual Salary

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to lead and oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit Control function.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Lead, mentor and develop the Credit Control team. Allocate workloads and monitor departmental performance. Conduct team meetings, coaching sessions and performance reviews. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and audit requirements. Drive a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Credit Control & Collections Manage the full debtors function to achieve collection targets. Oversee customer account reconciliations and payment allocations. Resolve account queries and disputed invoices promptly. Minimise overdue debt and bad debt exposure. Process credit notes, adjustments and write-offs where required. Monitor ageing reports and implement corrective actions. Customer & Credit Administration Review and approve credit applications. Maintain accurate customer master data. Open new customer accounts and ensure complete supporting documentation. Maintain filing systems and customer records. Administer rebates, discounts and customer account adjustments. Account Monitoring Monitor customer credit limits and recommend amendments where necessary. Conduct customer meetings to resolve account issues. Prepare suspension notices, legal documentation and dunning letters where required. Escalate high-risk accounts to management. Reporting Prepare daily, weekly and monthly Credit Control reports. Analyse debtors ageing, collections and cash flow. Produce management reports and month-end reconciliations. Maintain accurate records for audit purposes. Month-End Responsibilities Manage the complete month-end Accounts Receivable process. Ensure all invoices and statements are generated accurately and on time. Reconcile revenue streams and General Ledger control accounts. Process journals, accruals and month-end adjustments. Ensure all customer billing is complete before month-end close. Compliance Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls. Maintain audit-ready documentation. Meet all departmental deadlines and service level agreements. Minimum Requirements Qualifications Credit Management Certificate or Diploma. Experience Minimum 5 years Credit Control experience , including at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Minimum 3 years experience within Freight, Logistics, Transport or Cargo industries. Proven success in high-volume debt collection. Strong customer account reconciliation experience. Experience managing a Credit Control team. Systems Knowledge Experience using one or more of: Accpac (Sage 300) Winfreight Freight Easy IVS Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Microsoft Word Other Requirements Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport. Clear criminal record and credit history. Willingness to work overtime during month-end, year-end and audit periods. Key Competencies Strong leadership and people management Excellent negotiation and collection skills Financial and commercial acumen Analytical thinking and problem-solving High attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning and organisational ability Ability to prioritise under pressure Customer-focused approach High level of integrity and professionalism