Credit Control Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client a leading ICT and Fleet Management company, is seeking to fill the following positions in Nairobi

Job Reference: FX/CCA/2013

Job Title: Credit Control Accountant

Reports to: Finance Officer

The Credit Controller is responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organisation ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.

Duties include:

  • Chasing debt by telephone and email and reducing debtor days.
  • Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances.
  • Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements.
  • Liaising with the sales and accounts receivable teams to resolve outstanding queries.
  • Ensuring that all major accounts work to agreed order to cash cycle.
  • Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations.
  • Investigating and resolving queries relating to non payment of invoices.
  • Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets.

Requirements of the role

Someone studying an ICM qualification would be an advantage but by no means essential.

You will have some previous experience of working in a finance department with exposure to credit control.

This position would suit an individual who is driven by results and is target driven.

You will have good Excel skills, a polite but tenacious telephone manner and good systems knowledge.

Applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating how they meet the requirements of the position, plus a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts plus 3 references.

Ensure to quote the job reference in subject area of the email

Your application should be sent via email to recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com

Recruitment is done on merit and with no regard to one’s nationality, religion, race or creed.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted