Credit Controller / Accounts Receivables Accountant

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivables Accountant
HISTORY
Incorporated in 1990 with Manpower Services (K) Ltd as the first operating company. Manpower Services (U) Ltd followed and lastly Manpower Services (T) Ltd. The Group Managing Director sits in Nairobi. Each country is headed by a Country General Manager or Country Manager reporting to the Group Managing Director.

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Job Ref. MN 4558

Our client wishes to recruit a Credit Controller / Accounts Receivables Accountant.
Job Profile
* In charge of the full Implementation of Credit Policy.
* Responsible for all customer accounts, Bad Debts Provision and charging of Interest on customer accounts.
* Coordinate collections including provision of accurate and timely information to sales and service teams, sending demand letters liaising with debt collectors and lawyers on follow up of old debts.
* Advise Respective Departments on customers with overdue payments.
* Ensure credit limits are adhered to and discounts given per regulations/approvals existing at the time.
* Ensure that the set procedures and control of invoices, credit notes etc. are followed.

* Prepare weekly and monthly Collection Report and Aged debtors analysis reports and provide the same to the finance manager and respective Departmental Managers.
* Vouch the correctness of processed invoices, credit notes and payment receipts.
* Debtors Circularization. Ensure annual confirmation of balances for accounts are properly prepared and mailed to customers within the required time.
* Verification of export documents to ensure all proofs of export are provided and properly filed.
* Liaise with the invoicing clerks in the processing of Credit and Debit notes for customers; ensure all supporting documents are attached.

* Opening of new customers’ accounts, approval of orders and supplies.
* Monthly reconciliation of Debtors control ledger with Debtors sub ledger accounts.
* Enforce the credit terms and limits.
* Ensure banking is done on a daily basis. Post receipts for banking and reconciliations of customers accounts daily.
* Prepare commissions on collections monthly.
* Attending to and resolving customers’ queries on a timely basis including visits to customers.
* Participating in weekly debtors meeting and giving updated on each respective debtor.
* Daily bank reconciliations and highlighting discrepancies to the Finance Manager.
* Liaise with HR Manager and Finance Manager for resolution of receivables on Employees personal accounts.

Person Profile
* First degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Economics.
* At least CPA Part 2 Finalist.
* Professional training in credit control will be an added advantage.
* Age — 30 years and below.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

You MUST disclose your current or past salary.

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 15th October 2010.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.
Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
 Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com