Credit Controller at - Nairobi, Kenya - Tsebo Solutions Group
Description
As a leading workplace management solutions provider across Africa Middle East, operating in over 27 countries, with over 38, 000 employees, Tsebo Solutions Group offers our clients improved workplace productivity that supports their success.
Our local expertise, global standards and innovative integrated solutions enable us to be the company that supports the best companies across Africa Middle East.
We have nearly 50 years of experience in helping our clients navigate the region's bewildering scale and complexity, with Africa Middle East consisting of 65 countries and spanning across six time-zones - the land area exceeds that of China, Europe, and the United States combined.
It has over a thousand languages and huge diversity in income levels, resource endowment, infrastructure development, educational attainment, and business sophistication.
Summary
In this position, you will be responsible for collecting debts from debtors, issuing timely invoices, preparing relevant management reports, evaluating and reviewing new credit requests, and approving and declining credit applications based on eligibility.
Evaluate and review credit requests.
Manage and collect debts.
Set up and explain credit terms to clients.
Negotiate payment plans and set terms and conditions.
Prepare, maintain, and collect reports, statements, and other documentation.
Establish and monitor a credit control system in collaboration with executive team members.
Ensure clients submit payments timely.
Approve or decline credit applications.
Conduct credit control system analysis and implement changes as needed.
Report payment issues to the upper management.
Respond to clients' inquiries and questions.
Process and maintain invoices and payments.
Assist in general finance department day-to-day activities.
Liaise and collaborate with clients and coworkers.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or a similar field
Professional Qualification in Accounting or Credit.
Prior working experience (at least 2 years) as a Credit Controller or a related role
Proficiency with accounting and office software
Strong understanding of loans, payments, taxes, interest rates, and other complexities
Strong technology and computer skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical mind
Organization skills