Senior Accountant (Credit Control)

About

Our client is a leading international organisation within the industrial and engineering sector, known for its strong operational footprint and commitment to excellence.

This is a pivotal role within the finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director, where you will take ownership of the full credit control function while managing a team of 7 across various branches. The role offers exposure to cross-border transactions, international reporting structures, and strategic finance involvement.

You will play a key role in strengthening credit risk controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and ensuring compliance with internal and external audit standards, while driving efficiencies through continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Credit Control function across multiple branches, including supervision of a team of 7
• Oversee credit risk management, credit insurance, and control processes
• Manage month-end close processes and perform general ledger reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements
• Prepare and analyse management reports, collection forecasts, and budgets
• Provide support across interbranch, functional, and cross-border operations
• Review, improve, and document process flows, ensuring proper segregation of duties
• Maintain and enhance customer master data structures for accurate reporting
• Engage with customers and banking institutions, particularly around foreign payments and collections
• Drive collaboration across departments, ensuring strong stakeholder and team engagement

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education

• BCom in Accounting (essential)
• Credit Management qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance and credit control
• Proven experience in managing a team and dealing with multi-branch operations
• Exposure to international or cross-border environments advantageous

Skills & Systems

• Experience on JD Edwards (E1 ERP system) advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and credit control practices

Additional Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail with a focus on controls and compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment