Credit Controller Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our Client an International Insurance

company is seeking to recruit an accountant and credit controller for their

Nairobi Office.

Position Title:

 Credit Controller 
 

Reports To: GM

Finance
 

Supervises: Accounts

Assistants
 

Hours of work: The job is done within normal working hours though

jobholder may be occasionally required to working beyond normal hours. 

Position Summary & Primary

Objective: Reporting to the GM Finance, the successful job

candidate will be responsible for designing, implementation and monitoring of

controls on permissible credit levels, criteria for advancing credit

facilities, profiling probable clients in terms of financial risks; develop a

strong debt collection plan. 

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge
 

Knowledge & Experience Required

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or
  
  Finance option)


• CPA (K) or ACCA qualification


• At least 5 years hands-on experience in credit
  
  control in the insurance industry


• Familiarity of RBA, Insurance Act, AKI, IRA,
  
  KRA and other regulatory guidelines


• Good understanding of the insurance industry


• Understanding of credit/ risk management and
  
  debt collection


• MS office Suite skills

Roles and Responsibilities

• Custodian of the credit control policy for the
  
  organization


• Send out accurate monthly accounts statements



• Analyse debtor’s information and data with the
  
  aim of enhancing credit control measures


• Provide premium status to underwriting and
  
  claims department


• Provide account analysis for debtor’s accounts


• Review documents for account opening and
  
  ensure that trading is done with licensed Review the company credit
  
  control procedure and develop and implement enhancements where required


• Collect debt from clients


• Meet with customers to resolve outstanding
  
  issues and provide feedback thereof


• Ensure that credit extended is authorized
  
  appropriately and follow up to ensure the timely collection of the same


• Confirm credit notes computations


• Arrange for premium finance for clients and
  
  the company Intermediaries as per IRA requirements


• Negotiate repayment plans and establish strong
  
  relationships with clients to ensure a quick recovery of the outstanding
  
  amount due


• Resolve clients debits/receipts issues


• Compile the monthly collectables report and
  
  give periodic reports to the management on how all the debtors accounts
  
  are progressing


• Contact customers before the balances become
  
  overdue to confirm payments

The following Core competencies are

the skills, knowledge and behaviors expected of an employee. Limited.

These competencies may need to be

adjusted depending on the company’s overall mission and values.

• Communication Skills – Communicates clearly
  
  and professionally in written and oral forms to both internal and external
  
  clients.


• Initiative and Confidence – Generates and acts
  
  on new ideas that add value to the


• Business – Looks at different ways to solve
  
  problems and address difficulties.


• Achievement Drive – Sets goals and strives to
  
  achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.


• Business Acumen – Has a good understanding of
  
  the business environment and the impact their behavior has on the
  
  reputation of the company.


• Respect – Treats colleagues and customers in a
  
  manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness.

If you believe your career objectives

match this exciting positions, please forward your application and detailed C.V

stating your current position, remuneration, contact details to

Sheer Logic Management Consultants

E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

East African National are also eligible to apply.

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Credit Controller”