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Credit Controller

Manage collections and reduce overdue accounts while maintaining healthy customer relationships.

business Office payments Avg: R28,000

description Overview

Credit Controllers follow up on outstanding invoices, negotiate payment plans, and monitor credit risk. Common across SMEs, retail, and large corporates.

**A Day in the Life:**
Call/email collections, reconciliations, dispute resolution, and reporting on ageing.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Review ageing report and priority accounts

10:00

Collections calls and payment follow-ups

13:00

Reconcile accounts and resolve disputes

15:30

Update CRM/ERP notes and reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Debtors Clerk

0-2

Step 2

Credit Controller

2-6

Step 3

Senior Credit Controller

6-10

Step 4

Credit Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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