With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
To provide administrative credit control services according to standard operating proceduresJob Description
Key Responsibilities
- Management of debtor accounts and ageing analysis
- Produce monthly debtors reports
- Maintain accurate credit records and documentation
- Liaise with Internal Stakeholders, underwriters, finance teams, and clients
- Ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, and company policies where applicable
- Assist with month-end financial processes and audits
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and credit control principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting)
- Experience with accounting and insurance systems
- Financial reconciliation skills
- Ability to analyse debtor trends and identify risks
Competencies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Customer service orientation
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience
- 3 to 5 years' experience in credit control, debt collection, or accounts receivable
- Experience within the insurance industry, particularly short-term insurance, preferred
- Experience working with insurance administration and financial systems
Education
- Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
- FAIS & RE (advantageous)
- Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Credit Management, Business Administration, or related field (advantageous)
- Credit Management qualification (advantageous)
Education
Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
Skills Required
- Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies
- 3 to 5 years' experience in credit control, debt collection, or accounts receivable
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and credit control principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting)
- Experience with accounting and insurance administration/financial systems
- Experience within the insurance industry, particularly short-term insurance
- FAIS & RE
- Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Credit Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Credit Management qualification
Absa Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical aid, group life, disability, and funeral cover are described as comprehensive, with features such as terminal‑illness advances and beneficiary grocery benefits. Wellness and assistance offerings support overall financial and personal wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A pension fund and group retirement arrangements are positioned as core benefits within fixed remuneration. Retirement coverage is embedded alongside other protections as part of standard employment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share‑ownership (eKhaya) and equity‑linked awards broaden wealth‑sharing, with dividends or cash‑equivalent participation in some markets. This provides longer‑term value beyond base pay.
Absa Group Insights
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
