Credit Officer at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/CO/06/20

No of Positions: 2

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Credit Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating debt administration and collection according to ledger allocation and set targets.
• Monitoring and taking appropriate action of accounts that have surpassed their set limits.
• Organizing and holding meetings with corporate clients to discuss the status of respective accounts.
• Preparing and submitting the specific provision for doubtful debts every quarter.
• Preparing periodic write off schedules.
• Maintaining an atmosphere of harmony within the department to enable good team working spirit.
• Maintaining confidentiality and safe custody of the Internal and External clients’ documents.
• Preparing and maintaining of timely and accurate departmental reports e.g. monthly performance statistics, unposted credits, returns invoices etc.
• Ensuring that all the cheques and payments received have accurate and complete remittance advises.
• Participating in all relevant audits to enable the department to achieve its goals.
• Offering prompt and satisfactory services to Internal and External clients as per the established policies and procedures of the department to enable overall accomplishment of the departmental goals.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Commerce degree.
• CPA II or its equivalent.
• Certificate in Credit Management.
• 4 years working experience in a busy credit department preferably in a service industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.
• Produce quality work, with accuracy & efficiency.