Financial Officer - Debit Order & Credit Control

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008253/Angie

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading short-term insurance provider offering innovative and customer-focused insurance solutions. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting financial security for its clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, well-established organisation with a collaborative culture and a commitment to professional development.

POSITION INFO:
The Financial Officer – Debit Order & Credit Control will manage the accurate processing of debit orders, customer credit accounts, and broker commission payments. The role ensures timely collections, minimizes credit risk, maintains strong customer relationships, and supports the organisation’s cash flow and financial compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Load, manage, and monitor debit orders on the system daily, weekly, and monthly.
Investigate and resolve rejected or unpaid debit orders; engage with customers to arrange re-presentations or alternative payment methods.
Reconcile debit order batches against bank statements.
Prepare daily and monthly debit order collection reports.
Ensure that debit order mandates are valid and comply with company and regulatory requirements.
Manage the payment of broker commissions and ensure that commission statements are sent and payments are made on time.
Monitor and manage customer accounts, allocate receipts, and reconcile balances.
Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, or written correspondence.
Liaise with internal teams (sales and finance) regarding queries or disputes.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes related to receivables.

Requirements:

Education & Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BCom).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in debit order processing, credit control, or accounts receivable management.
- Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and collections.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- High integrity and professionalism.

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For more information, contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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