Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant/ Credit Controller

Kenya Meat Commission invites application from self-motivated and qualified candidates for the following vacant position in its establishment.
Grade: KMC 6
Ref: KMC-CC/02/24/2017

The Credit Controller will report to the Chief Accountant

Responsibilities

·         Review the commission’s credit control procedure and develop and implement enhancements where required

·         To manage the outstanding sales balances due and contact customers before the balances become overdue to confirm payments.

·         Set and monitor credit limits. To stop sales to customers exceeding their credit limits of credit days

·         Where required initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

·         To keep the commission up to date with new credit management procedures and techniques.

·         Set collection targets and measure performance of individual staff members under you

·         Ensure 75% of credit sales are collected by the end of the following month.

·         Introduce weekly/fortnightly invoicing and collections cycle for key accounts customers and other institutional debtors.

·         Anticipate developments in the section, and identify accounts that will require special attention

·         Follow up payments ensuring all pending payments are received within less than 30calendar days of invoicing.

·         Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with our credit terms i.e. maximum 30 days’ collection period.

·         Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics of accounts in your department while supervising your staff to achieve desired goals

·         Obtain sufficient information to access the credit worthiness of new and existing customers before extending further credit

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) or a related field

·         CPA II or its equivalent

·         Hands on experience in use of accounting package

·         CCP/Credit Management Part II

·         Proficiency in computer skills

How to Apply

If you meet the specified minimum requirements, send your application together with your curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and 3 referees with their daytime telephone contacts to the undersigned:

All applicants should also have:

·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Police

·         Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority

·          Credit Reference Certificate from a registered Credit Reference Bureau,

·          Clearance Certificate from HELB

·          Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission.

Deadline: 31st May 2017

The Managing Commissioner,
Kenya Meat Commission,
P. O. Box 2-00204,
Athi River.
Or by email: hr@kenyameat.co.ke