Senior Accountant (Credit Control)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU016287/PAB

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a seasoned Credit Control professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for driving financial discipline?

A global leader in water and energy systems is seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to take ownership of credit risk, collections, and accounting processes while leading a team across multiple branches.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a leading international organisation within the industrial and engineering sector, known for its strong operational footprint and commitment to excellence.

This is a pivotal role within the finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director, where you will take ownership of the full credit control function while managing a team of 7 across various branches. The role offers exposure to cross-border transactions, international reporting structures, and strategic finance involvement.

You will play a key role in strengthening credit risk controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit standards, while driving efficiencies through continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Credit Control function across multiple branches, including supervision of a team of 7
Oversee credit risk management, credit insurance, and control processes
Manage month-end close processes and perform general ledger reconciliations
Ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements
Prepare and analyse management reports, collection forecasts, and budgets
Provide support across interbranch, functional, and cross-border operations
Review, improve, and document process flows, ensuring proper segregation of duties
Maintain and enhance customer master data structures for accurate reporting
Engage with customers and banking institutions, particularly around foreign payments and collections
Drive collaboration across departments, ensuring strong stakeholder and team engagement

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

BCom in Accounting (essential)
Credit Management qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance and credit control
Proven experience in managing a team and dealing with multi-branch operations
Exposure to international or cross-border environments advantageous

Skills & Systems:

Experience on JD Edwards (E1 ERP system) advantageous
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong understanding of accounting principles and credit control practices

Additional Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail with a focus on controls and compliance
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

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