Latest Recruitment at AfriCert

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Creation of new customer ledgers capturing all relevant information including I-tax registration numbers and contact details. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
• Prepare and issue accurate quotations and invoices to customers in a timely manner
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up proactively. Enforce credit policies and recommend credit limits where applicable
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for against receipts
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes
• Generate Weekly AR aging reports and highlight risk accounts
• Coordinate with certification desk and customer service teams to resolve any client issues related to billing and payments
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Actively manage and attain reduction of company bad debt provision as per KPIs Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs
• Use insights from debtors’ collection & ledger analysis to identify collection trends, prepare root cause analysis and support FM to drive plans to mitigate impact on bad debts.
• Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy.
• Advise the Board through the Finance Manager when there is surplus beyond immediate cash requirements for purposes investments. Prepare cashflow projections
• Perform other financial duties related to the role.

DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software
• Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
• Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Previous experience in credit control and debt recovery processes will be an added advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to AfriCert core values
• Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
• Well groomed
• Proactive and confident
• Good communication skills both written and oral

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Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Formulate and contribute to the development and delivery of successful client acquisition and retention in line with the group’s strategic goals.
• Develop a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics.
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching on industry-related events and publications.
• Forecast sales targets and working in conjunction with the finance department and the certification officer in ensuring they are met.
• Take a lead role in conducting annual customer satisfaction surveys.
• Recommend remedial measures to the Board of Directors. Regularly taking up the role of ‘mystery assessor’ and or ‘mystery client’.
• Act as the liaison between customers and other departments within the organization.
• Market visibility- identify and budget for participation in key industry events e.g. AFCA, BioFach, UEBT Conference, GG Tour inter alia.
• Overall management and disseminating information through the company’s social media platforms.
• Develop and maintain a risk register for the marketing and business development portfolio.
• Make follow up contact with the business pipeline developed through various business development activities.
• Keeping tabs of the competition and collecting market intelligence.
• In-charge of preparing proposals to respond to formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Any other duties related to the role

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a business-related field. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Development Manager, ideally with exposure to the service industry.
• Familiar with the certification environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with other stakeholders. Cross-cultural experience will be of added advantage.
• Proactive and well organized with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• High integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling information.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Management and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
• Well-developed time management and organization skills to deliver results in a demanding environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical, Project Management and interpersonal Skills.
• Proficiency to speak in both English and French is preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to AfriCert core values
• Self-Driven and self-disciplined
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive and confident
• Good communication skills both written and oral.