Job Vacancy: Accounts Receivable Officer
Reporting To: Chief Finance Officer
Basic Function: The position is accountable for
the entire process, including managing the Accounts Receivable policy as well
as daily & weekly reviews and monitoring of the portfolio & Payments of
existing customers. Assessment of regular payments by the clients with the goal
of optimizing the mix of company sales and avoidance & reduction of
Non-performing portfolio.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Accounts Receivable Operations.
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Maintain the corporate Accounts
Receivable policy, creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments
while maintaining a high level of customer retention.
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Recommend changes in the Accounts
Receivable policy to senior management whenever necessary.
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Manage customer Accounts and Monitor
the same on a weekly basis.
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Work on the Client Defaulters
portfolio to eliminate Non-Performing Portfolio.
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Work with the Finance team on the
Repossession policy.
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Reconciling accounts Receivables on a
weekly basis.
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Liaising with customers, as well as
internal personnel including the sales team.
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Negotiation with Customers in
repayment proposals for the amount in arrears.
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Ensure Customers receive Statements
on a monthly basis.
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Motivate the clients to enforce
collections.
Desired Qualifications:
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4+ years of credit experience in a
Financial Institution with a strong Credit Background: Bachelor’s degree in
Finance / business and experience with credit management preferred.
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CPA Part 2 will be and added
advantage.
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Have a thorough knowledge of Accounts
Receivable Management.
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Have considerable experience with
customer negotiations.
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To have worked in a Financial
Institution or a reputable Micro Finance.
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Strong analytical skills and
attention to detail.
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Good business acumen for problem
solving.
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Competency with ERP systems.
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Confidence to deal with a range of
stakeholders.
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Excellent time management skills and
ability to prioritize a demanding workload.
Applicants who meet the above
criteria are required to send their applications to recruitment@optiven.co.ke
with “Accounts Receivable Officer” being the subject of the email and with
detailed CV, names & addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: We do not charge any fee for
recruitment.