Senior Credit Controller: Finance, Johannesburg

Description / Synopsis Our client is a leading multinational manufacturing and FMCG company, based in Johannesburg Industria. They have an opportunity available for a Senior Credit Controller to join their Finance Shared Services team.

This role will be responsible for maximising revenue, ensuring effective credit risk mitigation, and maintaining outstanding customer and stakeholder relationships. Strong technical acumen with hands‑on credit management experience required.

Minimum Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Finance or ICMSA Certified Credit Management

3– 5 years in a senior credit control role, in the FMCG or manufacturing sector

Experience with credit management for chain stores, distributors, wholesalers and retailers

Advanced capability in open item and balance brought forward reconciliations

Syspro experience essential

Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)

Responsibilities

Assess and vet new/existing customers for credit and financial risk

Ensure timeliness of collection of outstanding payments and reduction of overdue balances

Prepare and monitor daily age analysis, apply and allocate payments, process credit notes

Conduct daily credit exposure reviews and manage suspended orders/escalations

Maintain high standards of Customer Master Data (CMD) integrity

Participate in ad‑hoc projects and support cross‑functional finance initiatives

Build and maintain effective relationships with all Business Units, Call Centre, and Depots

Analysis of Financial statements and Credit Bureau reports

Soft Skills / Additional Info

Confident, professional communication skills

Analytical thinker with strong organisational ability

Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional teamwork

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple tasks

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