The role will report to the Credit Control Manager and will be responsible for ensuring effective credit management, maintaining accurate records and providing reliable financial information.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and evaluate clients’ creditworthiness in line with MEDS Credit Policy
• Enforce credit scoring criteria as per MEDS Credit Policy
• Manage debtors’ accounts in line with MEDS Credit Policy
• Monitor payments and allocate to client accounts as appropriate
• Manage debt settlements by following up with clients for timely debt settlement and negotiating repayment plans for overdue accounts.
• Ensure all credit advances follow the laid out procedures
• Develop, review and provide advice on organization credit policies
• Ensure strict adherence to internal controls in credit management processes including sales/revenue recognition, client account management, debit and credit notes, and receipting.
• Maintain credit records in an orderly manner
• Manage client relationships while collecting debts.
• Work with the Credit Control Manager to co-ordinate credit control activities and ensure efficiency in operations
• Work with contracted debt collectors to ensure that their activities as well as set targets are achieved
• Supervise Credit Control staff to ensure effective performance management and desired outcome

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration or a business-related course with Credit Management certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA -K) or related course
• Member of ICPAK or related professional body
• Registered member of the Institute of Credit Management is an added advantage
• Clean driving licence with over 5 years of continuous driving experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in Credit Management, preferably in a Financial Institution, Fast Moving Goods sector, or Service sector. Having prior experience in a busy accounting office is an added advantage.
• Functional skills; Leadership skills; Communication skills; Negotiation skills; Report writing skills; analytical skills; Organisational skills; client relations skills