Credit Officer

Location: Nairobi

Industry:  Financial/SACCO

Our client, a leading SACCO is seeking to recruit for the position of a Credit Officer, who  will be in charge of overseeing successful running of the credit functions.

 

The ideal candidate MUST have a minimum 5 years of working experience in a credit control department in a busy property office.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Assist in the setting up of the credit control system

·         Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner

·         Follow up overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales

·         Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness

·         Handle disputed debts and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms

·         Provide accurate advice on payment queries

·         Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries

·         Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested

·         Undertake account reconciliations 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 Finance Manager or any other person designated in their absence

Qualifications

·         BCom Degree or equivalent

·         Professional qualification e.g. CPA III , ACCA or equivalent

·         Minimum of 5 years experience in credit control

·         Experience in Property Industry is an advantage

·         Ability to demonstrate experience of working in a credit control dept in a busy property office

·         Familiar with accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts

·         Possess a good understanding of Excel, Word and other accounting systems

·         Experience of dealing with clients at all levels, including corporate entities & high net worth Individuals

·         Excellent communication skills at all levels

·         High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail

·         A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn

·         Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels

·         A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals

·         Strong organisational & time management skills

·         Ability to recognize potential risks to the Firm that should be escalated

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Monday 9^th February, 2015. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.