Job Description

Job Summary: The Credit Controller with 5+ years of experience will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable and credit control activities of the company. This role will involve overseeing the collection of outstanding payments from customers, ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts, and providing regular reporting on payment status and debtor risk. The Junior Credit Controller will work closely with the sales, finance, and internal teams to achieve collection targets and maintain healthy customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Payment Follow-up: Conduct payment follow-ups with customers via email and phone calls to ensure timely settlement of outstanding invoices. Send outstanding payment details to all customers (280+ customers) on a regular basis. Send payment reminders and take appropriate actions in case of no response, including escalating issues as necessary. Ledger Reconciliation & Payment Adjustment: Perform regular ledger reconciliations and adjust payments accordingly. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer accounts. Achieving Collection Targets: Focus on achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual collection targets set by the company. Proactively work towards reducing overdue accounts and minimizing bad debt risk. Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including: Debtor Report Payment Received Report Risk Analysis Report Credit Limit Report Sample Report Total Collection Report Vendor Payment Follow-up: Follow up on vendor payments as required and ensure timely settlements. System Updates & Documentation: Update customer and payment remarks in the system regularly. Raise credit notes and debit notes as per business requirements. Internal Coordination: Schedule and coordinate meetings with the internal team to resolve payment-related issues and discuss customer accounts. Collaborate with the sales team to get updates on customer payment statuses and potential issues. PDC Cheque Handling: Ensure proper deposit of PDC cheques as per the due dates. Customer Classification & Risk Management: Maintain the Customer Classification Report and monitor the creditworthiness of customers. Apply debtor insurance knowledge to minimize risk exposure. Invoice & PO Checking: Conduct daily checks on invoices and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness. Skills & Requirements: Strong knowledge of MS Excel and SAP for reporting, data analysis, and documentation. Min. 5 years of exp . of credit control practices, ledger reconciliation, and payment follow-up. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for customer interaction and internal coordination. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in credit control or a related role is an advantage. Educational Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Commerce or related field Relevant certifications in credit control or accounting would be a plus.