Credit Control Administrator

About the role

Old Mutual is seeking a diligent Credit Control Administrator to manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable. The role involves processing payments, monitoring cash flow, and supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records.

Key responsibilities

• Enter and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions in the finance system.
• Review, archive, and verify supporting documents for compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and send collection letters, initiate recovery procedures, and follow up on overdue payments.
• Monitor daily bank statements, identify all payments and receipts, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with cash‑flow reporting, premium allocations, commission settlements, and re‑insurance recoveries.
• Support the team leader with departmental reports, training, and staff meetings.
• Provide customer service for payment queries and assist claims administrators with premium issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

Required skills

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• General Ledger (GL) processing
• Bank reconciliation
• Cash‑flow management
• Data management and compilation
• Financial processing and reporting

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading African financial services group.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative team environment.