Credit Controller - Hammarsdale, Durban

In brief

**Overview** Dixie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for their client's finance team, based in Hammarsdale, Durban. This role involves managing the full credit control and debtors function, focusing on outstanding accounts, query resolution, and ensuring payments are received within agreed terms. **What you will do** * Manage the full credit control and debtors function. * Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms. * Engage with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements. * Resolve account queries and follow up on discrepancies. * Monitor outstanding accounts and take appropriate action to minimise overdue debt. * Maintain accurate debtor records and account information. * Provide regular updates and reports on outstanding debtors. * Work closely with the finance team to resolve queries and support effective debt collection. * Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders. * Deal confidently and professionally with challenging conversations. * Ensure credit control processes and records are maintained accurately. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Credit Controller. * Matric and relevant accounting qualification. * Experience working in an FMCG / Retail environment is essential. * Experience dealing with buying groups and large retailers, including claims, rebates and various allowances, is essential. * Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word. * Credit Management qualification would be advantageous. * Up-to-date knowledge of the National Credit Act and Consumer Protection Act would be advantageous. * Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should be an experienced Credit Controller with a background in FMCG/Retail, comfortable managing the full credit and debtors function. They should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be confident, resilient, and able to deal constructively with strong personalities. The role requires someone who is emotionally mature, professional under pressure, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills. The individual should be positive, approachable, solutions-driven, capable of working independently and as part of a team, and comfortable in a demanding debtors environment with strict deadlines. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/credit-controller-hammarsdale-durban-dixie-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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