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Available vacancy:

Credit Controller:

  • Credit Controller
  • A minimum of 5-7 years relevant accounting experience
  • 6-months fixed-term contract with possible permanent placement
  • Gauteng (Rivonia)

Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a credit controller on a fixed-term contract in the finance department, based in our Rivonia office. The credit controller will be responsible for managing the collections process to ensure the timely receipt of payments and maintain healthy cash flows aligned to management targets. You will work closely with project managers and the finance team to resolve payment issues and build strong relationships with clients.

The role will report to the financial manager.


The requirements associated with the position are as follows (mandatory):

  • Credit management diploma would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated minimum of 5 to 7 years collections experience.
  • Demonstrated minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience utilizing the SAP Ariba, Coupa and other business to business electronic client platforms.
  • Demonstrated minimum of 7 years’ experience in creating service entries on the business to business electronic client platforms.
  • Experience in allocations with payments and withholding taxation to debtor accounts and the scheduling and record keeping of withholding taxation certificates.
  • Experience in annual company audits.

Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:

  • Proven experience as a credit controller in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of credit control principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience and use of the PROMAN or Deltek Vantagepoint database.
  • Self-motivated and takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.

The main duties associated with the position include the following:

  • Monitor and manage the credit control process, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records of all credit control activities and customer interactions including debtor follow ups and queries.
  • Maintenance of the SAP Ariba, Coupa and other business to business electronic client platforms.
  • Communicate with customers regarding overdue accounts and implement effective collection strategies.
  • Resolve payment disputes effectively.
  • Collaborate with the project managers to review accounts receivable.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations related to credit management.
  • Assist in month end closing activities including reconciling accounts and ad-hoc finance department support like petty cash reconciliations.
  • Filing and general administration of credit control records.
  • Proposing debtor journal entries for withholding taxation allocations.
  • Generating and distributing debtor reporting to HODs and project managers.
  • Assist project managers with client purchase order budget reconciliations and quantity balances on projects.
  • Client account reconciliations and schedules of payment dates.
  • Assisting with finance admin responsibilities

 Salary package:

Market-related salary including company benefits, dependent on individuals experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 6 September 2024