Accounts Receivables Accountant
Our client is a leading food products
distribution company in Kenya. They seek to hire a diligent, organized debt
collector to follow up on delayed payment on behalf of the company.
Responsibilities
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Keep track of assigned accounts to
identify outstanding debts
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Plan course of action to recover
outstanding payments
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Locate and contact debtors to inquire
of their payment status, by calling and visiting.
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Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment
plans
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Handle questions or complaints from
the customers
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Investigate and resolve discrepancies
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Create trust relationships with
debtors when possible to avoid future issues
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Update accounts status and database
regularly and give reports
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Alert superiors of debtors unwilling
or unable to pay when necessary
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Comply with legal requirements always
and when legal action is unavoidable
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Record and update full and complete
account information to aid in account resolution.
·
Follow up on promise to pay and
payment commitment accounts to ensure a positive resolution and client
satisfaction
Requirements
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Proven experience as debt collector
for 2-3years
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Must have CPA-K and atleast 1 year
experince as an accountant
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Experience in working with targets
and tight deadlines
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Knowledge of relevant legal
requirements
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Working knowledge of MS Office and
databases
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Excellent communication and people
skills
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Great negotiating and persuading
skills
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Ability to be polite and
compassionate without lacking confidence and persistence
How to Apply