Credit Control Analyst

About the job

• To manage and control the credit portfolio of the company, ensuring financial risk is minimized while supporting commercial growth.
• This role acts as a strategic partner to the business, providing financial insights and governance to drive sustainable performance.

Vacancy Description

• Credit Portfolio Management: Maintains and manages the customer credit portfolio and master data, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date. Evaluates customer creditworthiness, manages credit limits and payment terms, monitors financial guarantees, and drives compliance with company credit policies.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing: Coordinates month-end closing activities, reconciliations, debtor ageing analysis, and customer account statements. Supports cash flow planning through receivables reporting and forecasting.
• Performance Analysis & Forecasting: Monitors credit performance and customer payment behavior, providing insights, forecasts, and recommendations to mitigate risk and improve portfolio performance.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensures compliance with company policies and IFRS requirements relating to ageing and bad debt provisions. Supports debt recovery activities and drives improvements in credit controls and governance processes.
• 5. Stakeholder Engagement: Works closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Legal, and Banking partners to manage credit releases, resolve customer disputes, and support business objectives while maintaining effective risk controls.
• Reporting & Business Insights: Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, delivering actionable insights on customer performance, credit exposure, receivables, and collection effectiveness to support decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies process improvement opportunities, enhances credit management practices, and implements initiatives that improve operational efficiency and strengthen risk management.

What weAsk

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 3- 5 years’ experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance, or Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, receivables management, and financial analysis
• Experience in credit policy implementation, customer portfolio management, and debt recovery processes
• Good understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and governance requirements
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• FMCG experience is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
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