Credit Controller Job Opportunities

Credit Controller
(REF: RMG009)

Company Description
Our Client is a recognised supplier of office stationery with one retail outlet in Nairobi’s CBD and a reputation for “A Fair Price and Always in Stock”

Job Description
Reporting to the Director

• Ability to regularly follow up all outstanding debts for specific customer accounts with the respective sales staff and report problem accounts to the Finance Manager.
• To verify facts of all sales returns before passing a credit note. Ensure that all supporting documentations are duly authorized and factual before processing of a credit note. Ensure credit notes are passed and posted on a timely basis to update stock records.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the credit control department.
• Maintain records of all customers in a file (invoices, credit notes, remittance slips, copies of withholding VAT and any manner of correspondences with the customer) and ensure that the same is filed system and in order for ease of trace-ability.
• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner.
• Meet cash and debtor day targets set by the firm
• Chase 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 indebtedness.
• 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 inquiries.
• Propose write off of irrecoverable debts.
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
• Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time.
• Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested.
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Finance Manager or any other person designated in their absence.

Key skills and competencies;

• Strong attention to detail,
• goal oriented
• Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels.
• A self starter who is proactive and can set and achiever goals
• A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• CPA 2 /ACCA or a diploma in credit management will be added advantage.
• 4 yrs collections experience; knowledge of Billing and collections procedure.
• The ideal candidate shall have previous experience dealing with high volume calling and hitting monthly targets

Additional Information:
Please use the following link to apply for this position: Credit Controller (RMG009)