Department:
People & Change KenyaJob type:
PermanentClosing date:
25-Nov-16Location:
NairobiReference Number:
130-PEO00701The Company
Our Client, a leading player in the East African motor industry is seeking to recruit individuals with excellent leadership, analytical, interpersonal, planning and organizational skills, as well as a good understanding of IFRS and ERP systems to help the company drive the achievement of its strategic objectives and fulfill its vision and mission.Job Purpose
The Finance Manager - Credit Control will pro-actively manage outstanding debtors at, ensuring the company achieves its objectives of collecting outstanding monies within the set KPIs, reducing overall debtor days and minimising the risk of bad debt. Reporting to the Finance Director, the job holder would be focus on following areas:1. Credit processing and approvals,
2. Collection of outstanding debt within the set KPIs,
3. Review and approval of In-House Financed Deals and following up to ensure collection,
4. Preparation of AR Reports and highlighting exceptions
5. Regular review and updating of Credit Control SOPs and Policies
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Credit processing and approvals – authorize credit limits for customers as per DOA ensuring that the limits are defined in the ERP and followed by the business.2. Collection of outstanding debt within the set KPIs, - Ensure timely and accurate receivables and collections reporting including, but not limited to, cash collections, credit card collections and forecasting and DSO calculations. Involve the sales team in risk management and collection of overdue payments, providing them with appropriate information (customer account balance, solvency, etc).
3. IHF Review and approvals – conduct evaluation of all IHF (In-house Financed Deals) applications and follow up ensuring that the payments are done on time within the approved limits.
4. Preparation of AR Reports - preparation of weekly and monthly outstanding reports and escalating unresolved issues. Additionally, weekly collection targets highlighting any exceptions.
5. Regular review and updating of Credit Control SOPs and Policies - Contribute to the development/refinement of credit strategy, policy and processes.
Experience/ Skills Set
The ideal candidate will have:• Over 10 years of PQE managing a busy credit control function,
• CPA (K) and BA in Finance/Accounting
• Very strong excel & accounting knowledge
• An organised and methodical approach
• An assertive but tactful manner
• Good negotiation skills the ability with the ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly
• Good interpersonal & organization skills
If you believe you fit the required profile, please login and submit your applications in confidence by Friday 25 November 2016. In addition, please attach your curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, expected remuneration as well as copies of professional and academic certificates. While applying, quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names and address of three referees.
Only applications received online will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.