Senior Credit Controller

Recruiter:

Stratogo

Job Ref:

HQ001127/pn

Date posted:

Friday, November 7, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

000000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client an expert HR Solutions Partner that provides customized Employee Solutions for your business in all sectors.

POSITION INFO:

Role: Senior Credit Controller
Location: Riverhorse Valley - Durban SA
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Temporary Employee Services

Qualification and Experience

Matric
Tertiary
Minimum 2–5 Years in Credit Control: Preferably within TES, staffing, or service-based industries.
Portfolio Management: Experience managing high-value debtor books (often exceeding R30 million), with 30-day or shorter payment terms.
Client Engagement: Proven track record of handling escalated queries, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining strong client relationships.
ERP & Accounting Systems: Proficiency in systems like Sage, SAP, or Accpac
Clear Criminal record

Technical & Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis for debtor trends.
Reconciliations :: Strong ability to reconcile complex accounts

Soft Skills & Leadership

Communication: Clear, assertive, and diplomatic—essential for client negotiations and internal reporting.

Problem-Solving: Quick thinking in resolving disputes, identifying root causes of delayed payments, and proposing actionable solutions.

Resilience & Tenacity: Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain professionalism in challenging debtor situations

knowledge & Expertise:

Credit Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate client creditworthiness, set credit limits, and monitor exposure.

TES Industry Acumen: Understanding of TES billing cycles, client contracts, and labour-related financial nuances (e.g., wage reimbursements, statutory deductions).
Debt Recovery Strategies: Skilled in proactive collections, dispute resolution, and legal escalation procedures.
Compliance & Legislation: Familiarity with South African labour laws, BCEA, LRA, and POPIA as they relate to credit control and client data.
Financial Reporting: Competence in preparing aged debt reports, cash flow forecasts, and debtor performance dashboards for senior management.
All other related duties

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