Experienced Credit Controller to join finance team of well-established company in Edenvale. Manage the credit control process from start to finish, ensuring timely payments are made by clients.Carry out credit checks on new clients, monitor existing clients, handling customer queries and disputes, reconciling accounts, and proactively identifying areas for improvement within the credit control process.RESPONSIBILITIESCredit Control full functionCashbook - process receipts (payments/remittances) and balance to bank statementMonthly statements sent to the customerTimeously collect outstanding debtCustomer copy invoices, signed POD's and credit notes sent per customer requirementsReconciliation of accounts including cash accountsLiaise with the financial manager on outstanding accounts and send out list of overdue accounts to salesManage customer PODs and follow up on outstanding onesEnsure Customer Master data complete & accurateAll Credit Applications to be checked and authorizedRequest increases of credit limits with the supply of relevant authorization and documentationResuming legal proceedings if debts are not paid within an agreed timeMaintain the entities credit policyManaging relations with collection agenciesMaintain excellent customer relations and resolve problemsAbility to communicate effectively with the sales departmentAd Hoc duties reasonably falling within the employee's skills, experience, and training.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEGrade 12 with 3 years Credit Control experienceStrong computer skills (Excel and Word) and worked on an ERP-Enterprise Resource planning system before.Good numerical and reconciliation skillsMust be able to function independently with a high level of accuracy and perform well under pressure.Confident with strong communication skillsPrevious Distribution or Manufacturing Industry experience essential