Credit Control Manager

About the role

A client of Summit Recruitment & Search is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Credit Control Manager in Nairobi. The role covers assessing credit risks, setting credit limits, ensuring compliance with the company's credit policy and overseeing debt collection. The ideal candidate has more than 7 years of experience in credit management.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with the invoicing team so that accurate, approved invoices are sent to clients promptly.
• Set collection targets for Credit Controllers and monitor their performance.
• Issue demand letters to clients with overdue accounts and follow up until payment is received.
• Manage and sustain client relationships.
• Work with the personnel officer to keep departmental operations running smoothly.
• Advise Heads of Departments, the Financial Controller and management on non-paying clients.
• Ensure all receipts are posted accurately each day to update client accounts.
• Safeguard collected cheques and record postdated cheques in a register.
• Review debtor ageing and keep customer information up to date in the accounting system.

Required profile

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in this or similar roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another relevant field from a recognized university.
• Professional qualification in accounting or finance, such as CPA or ACCA.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of ERP and accounting software systems.

Applicants apply through the recruitment agency's website; the agency states that it does not charge any fee and that candidates should expect a response within two weeks.