A well established company in the Dairy sector
seeks to urgently fill the vacant positions in the Credit Control
department.
It is seeking to hire well experienced and dynamic Credit Controllers for its
Nairobi office.
- To assess and control the level of credit risk
on specific remit accounts.
- To ensure that all customer accounts are
accurately and promptly maintained, ensuring the efficient release of
orders to maximize sales whilst having regard to the Company liquidity.
- To effectively manage the company’s credit
control policy and minimize overdue trade debtor’s balances.
- To ensure continued liquidity to meet company
obligations and to ensure that all debtors’ accounts are fully reconciled
at all times.
- The Credit Controllers will be responsible for
chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the
cash-flow of the organization ensuring credit given to customers is
monitored and controlled effectively
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to regularly follow up all outstanding
debts for specific customer accounts with the respective sales staff and
report problem accounts to the Credit 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 traceability.
- Ensure on a daily basis that the accounts
copies are received at the end of every day with clear evidence of
delivery to the customer to prevent future disputes.
- Ensure that all documentation necessary during
audit is prepared on time and forwarded to the Financial Accountant for
inclusion in the audit file.
- 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 indebtness.
- 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 enquiries.
- 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 Credit Manager or any other person designated in their absence.
Minimum Requirements
- A university degree in a business related
field (BCom, Finance or Accounting) CPA /ACCA or a diploma in credit
management will be added advantage.
- 3 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.
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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to Jackson.ouma@sall.co.ke by 23rd December, 2014.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to Jackson.ouma@sall.co.ke by 23rd December, 2014.
Please include your current and expected
remuneration in your resume.
