Accounts Receivable Manager at Elephant Healthcare

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented Accounts Receivables Manager with debt collection experience who can actively contribute to our operations. You will be a senior member of the finance team working closely with the various local leadership teams to devise strategic solutions for customer relationships and overseeing a team of local finance staff to implement such solutions.

You will report to our Head of Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya. You will work closely with the rest of the Elephant Finance and Business Development teams.

Responsibilities:

You will oversee accounts receivables in the Sub-Sahara region, working closely other departments. Our accounting system is Xero and we maintain this daily to enhance visibility of the financial position in each territory.

In particular you will be responsible for –

• Accounts receivable management: coordinating with the country`s financial controller to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to all our clients as per signed contracts.
• Overseeing timely collection of payments as per contractual terms and conditions.
• Enhance relationships between Elephant and Contracted customers through regular engagement.
• Understanding and advising Elephant on client budget and payment cycles, especially in government affiliated contracts.
• Ensure that all the receivables trackers are accurate.
• Negotiating and Interacting with customers in non-payment cases.
• Forecasting weekly, monthly٫ quarterly and annual results and creating reports on the same.
• Ensuring that all accounts receivable procedures are in compliance with legal regulations.
• Implementing debt collection policies and regulations of the company.
• Follow changes and trends in industry niche and related legal regulations.

KPIs

• 90% of customer invoices are paid by the due date and 100% within 30 days of the due date.
• Submission of invoices and statements by the 1st working day of the month.

Skills, attributes and experience

Our ideal colleague will be an experienced Receivables Manager who is looking for their next challenge. We are looking for someone who can juggle multiple tasks, work to tight deadlines and be comfortable in a remote environment. If this sounds like you, please apply.

Desired attributes include:

• 7+ years of experience of which 3 years must be as a Credit Control / Accounts Receivable Manager
• Experience in national or local government organisations, ideally in the healthcare sector
• The ability to look for strategic solutions and creative thinking
• Excellent experience with accounting software
• An eye for detail along with excellent analytical and presentational skills.
• Strong team management٫ negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Confidentiality, responsibility and strong verbal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business or any other applicable course; An accounting certification will be a bonus

• Good working knowledge of MS Office especially Ms Excel and Google Drive/Sheets/Docs.