Financial Administrator

SUMMARY:
Job Description: Financial Administrator (Credit Control & Credit Analysis)
Location: South Africa
Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Corporate Finance (adaptable to your client sector)
Employment Type: Permanent
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Administrator with strong expertise in Credit Control and Credit Analysis. The successful candidate will have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ stable experience as a Debtors Clerk, Credit Controller, or Credit Analyst. This role requires a strong ability to manage debtor books, ensure timely collections, conduct credit risk assessments, and maintain healthy cash flow within the business.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Credit Control & Collections
• Manage the full debtors function, ensuring payments are collected within agreed terms.
• Perform reconciliations of accounts, follow up on overdue invoices, and escalate high-risk cases.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with clients where necessary.
• Credit Analysis
• Conduct thorough credit assessments on new and existing clients.
• Monitor credit exposure and recommend credit limits in line with company policies.
• Prepare credit reports and risk analyses for management review.
• Financial Administration
• Maintain accurate debtor records and update customer accounts on ERP/finance systems.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and stakeholders regarding debtor accounts when required.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare weekly/monthly debtor age analysis reports and present findings to management.
• Contribute to improving cash flow and reducing bad debt write-offs.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a BTech in Finance
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Credit Control, Credit Analysis, or Debtors Management.
• Proven stable career track record in financial administration and credit risk management.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/Accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of credit legislation, debt collection procedures, and risk controls.
• This role is open to All South Africans

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Professional integrity and customer-focused approach.