Credit Officer

By Live Lover -
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 9th February, 2015. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.


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