Credit Controller Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job title: Credit Controller

Position reports to: Finance Manager

Job Purpose Summary: To deliver a debt recovery performance within the expectations outlines and in line with the credit policy of company.

Benefits: Salary

Hours: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm with 1 hour or lunch

Annual Leave: 21 days

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the setting up of credit control system and policy.Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner.Meet cash and debtor day targets set by the firmChase overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales.Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.Regular meetings with debtors to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary.Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtness.Ensures that all transactions are compliant with tax legislation.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 debts.Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requestedUndertake account reconciliations as required.Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as requiredSend out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time.Develop the credit management capability within the practice.Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested.Other duties as delegated from time to tome by the Finance Manager or any other person designated in their absence.Keep the company up to date with new credit management techniques and practices.Able to demonstrate experience of working in a credit control department in a busy environmentFamiliar with accounts procedures and debtors ledgers.Posses a good understanding of Excel, Word and hands on experience on ERP’sExperience of dealing with clients at all levels, including corporate entities and high net worth individuals.Ability to manage and prioritize an extensive caseload.Excellent communication skills at all levels.High standard of numeracy, accuracy and with attention to detail.A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn.Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels.A self starter who is proactive and can set and achiever goalsGood standard of educationStrong organizational and time management skills.Ability to recognize potential risks to the firm that should be escalated.A university degree in a business related fieldCPA /ACCA or a diploma in credit management.3-5 years high volume corporate collections experience; knowledge of Billing and collections procedureAccounts receivable knowledge/ experience a plusStrong attention to detail, goal orientedExperience with an ERP a plus.All interested candidates should apply through the email address taxirecuit@gmail.com by close of business on Thursday 15th September 2011.

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