FMCG Credit Controller Job in Nairobi, Kenya

FMCG Credit Controller Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: FMCG Credit Controller

Industry: FMCG

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary:

A major FMCG company requires the expertise of an assertive and dedicated Credit Controller with proven experience dealing with large FMCG accounts.

The Senior Credit Controller will be establishing credit worthiness and granting credit, collecting on debtors accounts, performing account reconciliations and visiting debtors to resolve all queries and discrepancies.

Job Roles:

Billing of customers.

Collect all outstanding debt from customers as per set targets.

To reconcile debtors accounts to ensure accounts up to-date

Preparation and processing of financial claims

Preparation and processing of Accounts receivable pricing claims

Circulate debtor statements to clients as per set timelines.

Perform regular visits to clients for collection of outstanding payments.

Manage disputes related to outstanding payments.

Ensure all customer reconciliation issues are raised and sorted and/or escalated to the line manager

Prepare demand letters for issuance to clients where appropriate and as per policy.

Update the customer database with current contact details

Provide daily updates and weekly reports on debt collection.

Negotiate repayment plans

Maintain contact with clients

Resolve queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices

Prepare weekly and monthly collection reports.

Ensure customer credit limits and terms are maintained.

Establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels.

Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team

Liaising with

customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales team

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce(Accounting option)

Masters Degree in Accounting, Commerce or equivalent

CPA K

Knowledge of SAP (ERP) is a MUST

FMCG industry experience is an added advantage

12 years in experience 5 of which should have been spent in management position

In depth knowledge of modern Credit Management Systems & Processes.

Working Knowledge of Sage Pastel

Proficiency in Ms-Office Applications, Excel and Accounting Software

Skills:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Good business acumen for problem solving

Preferably experience in International Trading and Distribution operations

Financial risk management experience.

Competency with large ERP systems

Confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize a demanding workload

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV to careers@hrmconnection.com before end of day 30th December 2019.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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