Accountant – Receivables & Debt Management at Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the coordination and management of accounts receivables systems and processes in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Implement the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) SAGE ACCPAC in the section for effectiveness.
• Supervise the team of direct reports.
• Evaluate and conduct performance management appraisal of direct reports.
• Implement the credit and debt management policies.
• Implement the debt management and collection processes and procedures.
• Monitor, review and reconcile customers’ accounts.
• Implement and monitor the external debt management systems and service providers and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Implement and monitor the issuance of debt demand notes for overdue debts.
• Collect data on debt management and prepare the monthly reports.
• Collect data on revenue and prepare monthly reports.
• Manage customer accounts, monthly statements and their debt portfolio.
• Address and resolve customer queries and complaints in liaison with other departments and sections, to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Generate recommendations in relation to overdue outstanding debts for reference to external debt collectors.
• Process and receive revenues and monitor banking of revenues in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct staff performance appraisal

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA–K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant(ACCA – UK) in good standing.
• Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA – K) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA – UK) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Act and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Problem solving, analytical, decision making, integrity, good communication, organisation and planning skills.
• A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new environments, pays attention to detail and self-motivated.