Key responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up the credit control systems
• Oversight of the credit control daily and ensure the monthly collection targets are met.
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the company
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Regular meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Identify changes in payment patterns and proactively propose action to avert indebtedness
• Ensure that all transactions are compliant with set regulations
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
• Propose write off of irrecoverable WIP and disbursements
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
• Develop the credit management capability within the practice
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by the line manager or any other person designated in their absence
• Keep the partnership up to date with new credit management techniques and practices

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or any relevant field
• Qualifications as an added advantage:   CPA K
• Professional registration:

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  5  years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years
• Industry:

Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical skills
• Persuasive
• Communication Skills
• Planning & organising skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills

Language requirements:

• English
• Kiswahili

Computer literacy:

• Microsoft Office packages
• ERP systems

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Employee-centric
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Focused
• High level of integrity

Additional/specific work requirements:

• Good understanding of Letter of Credit
• Good understanding of Bank Guarantees / Personal Guarantees
• Ability to analyse financial statements