Debtors Controller (48116)

Job title: Debtors Controller
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Market related
Location: Umhlanga Ridge
Job published: 01 July 2025
Job ID: 48116

Job Description

Are you a meticulous Debtors Controller with a sharp eye for detail and a knack for managing complex, multi-currency debtor books in Durban?

My client is looking for a seasoned Credit Professional to take ownership of their Southern African debtor portfolio, ensuring robust credit control, proactive follow-ups, and full compliance with credit insurance requirements. This role requires solid experience working with both USD and ZAR, as well as strong exposure to cross-border transactions and reconciliation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full credit control of the company's debtors book

  • Daily receipting and cashbook updates from bank statements

  • Monitoring credit limits and placing accounts on hold if necessary

  • Customer liaison, payment follow-ups, and allocation of incoming funds

  • Reconciliation of cross-border accounts and multi-currency transactions

  • Compile reports, calculate late payment interest and customer commissions

  • Ensure compliance with CGIC credit insurance requirements

  • Generate monthly statements, follow up on short/non-payments

  • Maintain accurate debtor age analysis and support external audits

Requirements:

  • 5+ years' experience in credit control, working with USD and ZAR

  • Knowledge of Southern African markets and cross-border transactions

  • Strong Excel skills and ERP system proficiency

  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Experience in the edible oils/fats or commodities sector is an advantage

  • Familiarity with CGIC processes highly desirable

  • Relevant tertiary qualification preferred

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert

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