Credit Controller

Our Client

Our Client is the distinguished integrated facilities management services provider in the East African region. We stand at the forefront of the cleaning services industry, offering a wide array of solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of our clientele. With a robust portfolio encompassing contractual management, retail services, sanitation and hygiene, and bespoke facilities management, our client is committed to delivering world-class services that empower businesses to thrive.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Finance, The Credit Controller will proactively manage the company’s debtors accounts so as to maximise on collections in accordance with the company’s credit policy. He/She will implement the company’s strategy for timely payments and DSO, process incoming funds, reconcile invoices, resolve account queries and manage debt recovery and act as the lead coordinator for all debt related activities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

Making follow ups on debts in order to meet the set weekly, monthly and year to date collection targets.
Reconciling accounts that have been escalated from the AR team
Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in DSO
Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within the company
Creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention
Liaising with customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales team 
Generating list of non-payers for stop order on services.
Liaising with external debt collection agencies to chase after difficult debtors
Recommending listing of bad debts with Credit Reference Bureau, and the delisting of payers
Acknowledging receipt of customer debt related complaints and attending to the same
Attending to customer inquiry calls and queries.
Reconciliation of disputed invoices.
Reconciliation of customer accounts so as to maintain an up to date ledger.
Ensuring credit policy is followed by all account holders
Ensure all invoices and support documentation are dispatched in good time to the clients from the billing department, in liaison with the accountants
Resolve any disputes or complaints from clients to ensure a good business relationship
Daily reconciliation of debtor’s accounts
Ensure that account statements are sent to customers regularly
Verify balance of account receivables to ensure all figures are accurate on the ledger
Develop, implement and periodically update the credit control policy in consultation with other stakeholders
Producing reports on debts and collections as and when required.
Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
 Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers’ credit rankings with banks
Setting up of terms and conditions of credit
Following up payments as needed
Negotiating re-payment plans
Preparation of statements, client status reports and all relevant information as required
Managing sales ledger
Providing administrative support to the team
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Skills, Competencies, Qualification, Education and Experience

Holder of BCom, Finance or Business related Degree as well as CPA
Minimum experience of 5 years in Credit Control / Accounts Receivables environment
Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
Accurate, efficient and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and accountancy software
Ability to maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues
Professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with othersMulti-tasker who works effectively and efficiently under pressure and meets deadlines
Self-driven and Results Oriented
Good numeracy skills.
Confidence and the ability to place pressure tactfully on individuals and companies who
owe money
Excellent communication skills
High integrity with ability to maintain strict confidentiality 
Good planning skills
Very strong interpersonal skills
Must be of a highly persuasive, positive nature

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobshag@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Credit Controller on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobshag@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com