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About the job Credit Controller

Credit Controller

South Africa-Based | Professional Services Environment | Full-Time Opportunity

About GCO Partners

GCO Partners connects high-calibre South African finance professionals with leading international professional services firms. Through our offshore delivery model, we enable businesses to scale critical finance functions while providing our talent with meaningful global exposure and long-term career growth.

We are expanding a dedicated credit control service line and are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to support international professional services clients with billing, collections, and lock-up management.

Role Overview

This role sits at the centre of the revenue cycle and is responsible for ensuring invoices are issued accurately, outstanding balances are proactively managed, and strong working relationships are maintained with both clients and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have experience in credit control within an accountancy or professional services environment, be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, and bring a structured, detail-driven approach to managing debtor portfolios.

Role Details

  • Location: Johannesburg (office-based with hybrid flexibility)

  • Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

  • Working Hours: UK hours alignment

  • Compensation: Competitive monthly salary, aligned to experience and market benchmarks

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate billing and client contact information within Practice Engine

  • Ensure invoices are raised and issued in line with agreed billing schedules

  • Generate and issue 14-day chasers and debtor statements

  • Proactively follow up on overdue balances via email and other communication channels

  • Resolve billing and payment queries in collaboration with internal teams

  • Prepare weekly lock-up reports for large clients and group entities

  • Participate in lock-up review meetings with Client Leads and Partners

  • Monitor debtor performance and escalate risks where appropriate

  • Undertake WIP analysis against defined trigger points (future responsibility)

  • Support the ongoing improvement of billing and credit control processes

Whats in It for You

  • Exposure to international professional services environments

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and Partners

  • A role with clear visibility and impact on business performance

  • Structured support and development within a growing service line

  • Long-term career progression within GCO Partners

What Were Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Credit Controller, ideally within:

    • Accountancy firms

    • Legal, consulting, or professional services environments

  • Strong understanding of billing cycles, debtor management, and lock-up

  • Confident, professional communicator with strong negotiation skills

  • Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented

  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with finance systems

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider teams

  • Relevant finance, accounting, or credit management qualification advantageous but not essential

Who Thrives in This Role

This role suits candidates who are:

  • Structured and process-driven

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

  • Motivated to build a long-term career within professional services finance

Ready to Build a Career Beyond Borders?

If youre looking for a stable, impactful role supporting international clients while building your career within a growing finance service line, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your career to the next level with GCO Partners.


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