Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

About the role

The client, a leading South African manufacturing group, is looking for a meticulous Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join its Cape Town team in Parow. You will own the debtors function, ensuring healthy cash flow, accurate payment allocation and strong risk mitigation while supporting both external clients and internal sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• Capture and allocate debtor payments daily; verify and approve credit requests against strict limits.
• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts, negotiate payment arrangements and manage over‑exposed client accounts.
• Process credit applications, refunds and issue invoices, PODs and statements as required.
• Reconcile debtor and cash accounts with high accuracy and resolve all related queries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for head office, including bank reports, debtor ageing, credit note schedules and retailer forecasts.
• Maintain flawless digital and physical filing systems.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) essential; bookkeeping or accounting certificate/diploma advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years solid experience in a dedicated Accounts Receivable or Debtors role.
• Experience handling major retailer accounts is a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in SAGE 200 Evolution and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Required skills

• SAGE 200 Evolution
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from R20 000 to R22 000 per month (negotiable based on experience).
• Dynamic, secure corporate environment within a nationally recognised manufacturing group.
• Opportunity to develop specialised credit control and retailer reporting expertise.