PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to lead in proactive collection of the company’s accounts receivables in accordance with the set targets.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Learn, understand and internalize the business’s annual cash flow needs from the annual budgets.
•  Develop and document Account Receivable management strategies, processes and procedures that are fit for purpose and aligned to the Equity Afia business strategic objectives.
•  Maintain an accurate record of Account Receivable -Ageing and provide timely (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) analysis reports, identifying potential risks and risk mitigation actions in order to ensure that the Account Receivables is always aligned to the company’s contractual commitments.
•  Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation and issuance of statements of accounts.
•  Ensure accurate and timely submission of invoices to customers.
•  Ensure 95% Account Receivables collection before or on the due dates and according to the associated collection targets.
•  Manage bad debt, write offs and set up payments plans.
•  Negotiate with Customers and ensure adherence to agreed upon payment plans.
•  Work collaboratively with business development and Customer success teams to create deep customer relationships that facilitate timely payments and overall, a harmonious working relationship with Equity Afia clients.

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

•  Be a holder of a business-related Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or any other related field gained from a recognized institution.
•  Possess relevant professional qualification(s) such as CPA or ACCA, or CCP
•  Be a member in good standing of a recognized relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, ACCA, ICM
•  Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years in managing credit and accounts receivables.
•  Strong knowledge of credit control principles, practices and regulations in Kenya.
•  Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial information, perform risk assessments and make informed credit decisions.
•  Experience with ERP systems
•  Possess strong organizational, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills