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Credit Controller
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa Romania India and Brazil we offer international exposure real career progression and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
Purpose of Role
The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing and reducing the companys aged debt while ensuring timely and accurate collection of outstanding payments. This role involves monitoring client accounts assessing credit risk reconciling balances and maintaining accurate financial records.
The position plays a critical part in protecting cash flow maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring adherence to internal controls and credit policies. It requires a high level of accuracy excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Finance and wider business teams
Duties and responsibilities
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
Purpose of Role
The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing and reducing the companys aged debt while ensuring timely and accurate collection of outstanding payments. This role involves monitoring client accounts assessing credit risk reconciling balances and maintaining accurate financial records.
The position plays a critical part in protecting cash flow maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring adherence to internal controls and credit policies. It requires a high level of accuracy excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Finance and wider business teams
Duties and responsibilities
- Take ownership of the end-to-end credit control process ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and effective reduction of aged debt.
- Conduct thorough credit assessments for new and existing clients recommending and managing appropriate credit limits in line with company policies.
- Monitor and reconcile customer accounts ensuring all payments are accurately allocated and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Oversee the timely and accurate generation processing and distribution of invoices credit notes and statements.
- Utilise financial systems to improve efficiency in credit control processes including implementing automation and reporting enhancements where applicable.
- Consolidate account data and prepare regular debtor reports highlighting key risks trends and required actions to senior stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally with Sales Customer Success and Finance teams to resolve billing queries disputes and ensure positive customer engagement.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports including monthly aged debt analysis cash collection forecasts and audit schedules as required.
Skills and Experience
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- Demonstrable experience in credit control or accounts receivable within a fast-paced finance environment with a consistent track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash flow.
- Proficient in the use of accounting and ERP systems (e.g. Sage SAP NetSuite) with advanced Excel skills including data analysis pivot tables and reporting.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with internal stakeholders and external clients to resolve queries and disputes.
- Understanding of credit risk assessment collections procedures and relevant financial regulations.
- Finance-related qualifications (e.g. AAT CICM) are advantageous but not essential where equivalent experience is demonstrated.
Data Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide during the application and recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with our data protection policies.
For any questions regarding data processing related to HR activities please contact Chantal Endemann at
All data shared with third parties complies with applicable confidentiality and retention requirements.
