Credit Controller

RCL Foods

  • Bedfordview, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Closing Date 2025/09/07
Reference Number RCL250828-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Credit Controller
Functions Finance
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Bedfordview
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Job DescriptionAt RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Credit Controller within our Group Services operating unit.The purpose of this role is to:
  • To facilitate the achievement of customer collection targets, essential to the profitability of the Company, are met.
  • To manage overdue accounts, reduce the Company’s risk and minimise
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant Finance Diploma or Degree
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a credit and logistics environment
  • Relevant Credit Management or Finance Qualification
  • 3 years debtors background preference to FMCG
  • Wholesale and Ok Franchise will be and added advantage
  • Great Excel skills in Pivots and VLOOKUP’s
Duties & ResponsibilitiesCredit Control
  • Generate and dispatch invoices or PoD’s on time to enable payment.
  • Receive remittance advices from customers and allocate appropriately.
  • Process all discounts and rebates for the Credit Supervisor to release before close of month-end.
  • Clear all allocated cash in the General Ledger.
  • Prepare stock tolerance journals accurately, matching all debits and credits on the ERP system.
  • Prepare General Ledger accounts for authorisation and release before statements are run.
  • Run statements on the ERP system prior to agreed monthly deadlines and distribute to customers.
Customer Administration
  • Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non- conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits.
  • Liaise with customers to inform them of the balances once statements have been distributed, to ensure interim payment is made or to assist with application/documents for increases in credit limits where indicated by the credit analysis report.
  • Report on all transactions on 60 days plus to the Credit Supervisor.
  • Process ‘stop supply’ instructions on the ERP system where customer non-payment payment has occurred, ensuring that all of the necessary instructions and authorisations have been received.
  • Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented.
  • Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account.
Claim Processing
  • Investigate pricing claims on SAP, print invoices and review deals on the system.
  • Obtain authorisation for valid deals on the prepared pricing cover sheet and distribute within the department.
  • Schedule the claim on the ERP system for pricing where no valid deal exists and provide supporting documentation to the relevant team members for processing.
  • Manage stock claims (returns, damaged stock, shortage etc.) by initiating the document flow.
  • Assess if credit has been passed on queries and, if it not, submit supporting documents electronically to the relevant site.
  • Ensure stock claims are tracked on the ERP system and that queries are finalised.
  • Manage invalid claims by providing the necessary proof or backup documents to the customer.
Teamwork and Self-Management
Customer Administration
  • Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non- conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits.
  • Liaise with customers to inform them of the balances once statements have been distributed, to ensure interim payment is made or to assist with application/documents for increases in credit limits where indicated by the credit analysis report.
  • Report on all transactions on 60 days plus to the Credit Supervisor.
  • Process ‘stop supply’ instructions on the ERP system where customer non-payment payment has occurred, ensuring that all of the necessary instructions and authorisations have been received.
  • Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented.
  • Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account.
Claim Processing
  • Investigate pricing claims on SAP, print invoices and review deals on the system.
  • Obtain authorisation for valid deals on the prepared pricing cover sheet and distribute within the department.
  • Schedule the claim on the ERP system for pricing where no valid deal exists and provide supporting documentation to the relevant team members for processing.
  • Manage stock claims (returns, damaged stock, shortage etc.) by initiating the document flow.
  • Assess if credit has been passed on queries and, if it not, submit supporting documents electronically to the relevant site.
  • Ensure stock claims are tracked on the ERP system and that queries are finalised.
  • Manage invalid claims by providing the necessary proof or backup documents to the customer.
Teamwork and Self-Management
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.

RCL Foods

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