Credit Controller – Construction Sector (Nairobi)

About the role

The Credit Controller will manage the end‑to‑end order‑to‑cash cycle for a leading construction‑focused company in Nairobi. The role ensures accurate billing, effective credit control, collections, and compliance with Kenyan tax regulations, protecting working capital and cash flow.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate invoices based on contracts, LPOs, delivery notes, milestones and approved variations.
• Drive debt collection, monitor debtor ageing and meet monthly collection targets.
• Assess customer creditworthiness, set credit limits and payment terms, and track exposure.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and allocate receipts, including retentions, advances and guarantees.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax requirements such as VAT, eTIMS, withholding tax and iTax.
• Produce ageing, DSO, cash‑flow and other receivables reports for management.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance, support month‑end close, budgeting and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Supervise junior finance staff and maintain finance controls, policies and segregation of duties.
• Assist internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax compliance (VAT, eTIMS, withholding VAT, withholding tax, iTax).
• Experience with month‑end close, management accounts, cash‑flow forecasting and statutory compliance.
• Understanding of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9, preferably in a project‑based environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations, reporting).
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Kenyan tax systems (VAT, eTIMS, withholding tax, iTax).
• Familiarity with IFRS 15 and IFRS 9.