Credit Controller - Micro Finance Institution at Motion Africa

Job Summary: Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the position is responsible for timely preparation of accurate monthly credit statements, credit control operations to ensure prompt collection of trade debts, minimization of credit risk and adherence to credit policy for company profitability and growth.

Key Accountabilities

• Checking customer’s credit situation, recommending  whether or not to offer the credit
• Setting up the terms and conditions of the receivable and payable balances
• Dealing with internal queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating re-payment plans
• On continuous basis ensuring  setting up of the credit control systems in line with the market practice
• Ensuring that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Meeting  cash & debtor day targets set by the Firm
• Following  up overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
• Maintaining  accurate records of all debt management activities
• Regularly making contact with customers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Identifying  changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
• Ensuring  that all transactions are compliant with Company’s policies and the regulating statutory bodies
• Handling  disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• A business related degree from a recognized university
• CPA (K) or equivalent.
• 4 years’ relevant working experience
• Excellent Customer relations skills