Tropical Heat Credit Controller Job in Kenya

Tropical Heat Limited (Deepa Industries)
 

Position: Credit Controller
 

Reports to: Chief Accountant
 

The Role Function: The primary function of a Credit Controller is ensuring all customer accounts are within credit terms and limits. Furthermore, to ensure all collections are done in time.
 

It is vital that a Credit Controller builds and maintains relationships with all customers, to ensure smooth running of accounts and encourage timely recovery of payments.
 

 

Credit Controller role, duties and responsibilities
 

A Credit Controller will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled to system statements.


• Ensure allocation of payments is done.


• Timely and effective collection of all outstanding debt.


• Negotiating re-payment plans


• Maintaining contact with clients


• Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices


• Prepare weekly and monthly collection reports.


• Ensure customer credit limits and terms are maintained.


• Timely resolution of customer queries and disputes.

Person Specification
 

Typical qualities of a successful Credit Controller include:

• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels.


• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail.


• Professional mannerism in handling customers queries, complaints and disputes.


• Able to work under pressure

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce –  Finance degree or its equivalent


• CPA-II and above will be an added advantage


• 2 years’ experience in Credit control / Debt collection background


• Proficiency in Sage Pastel will be an added advantage


• Competence in Microsoft Office products, XL and accounting software programmes

How to Apply:

 
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume indicating your current salary and expected salary to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke before close of business 16th May, 2016.