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Retail Branch Manager
10 hours ago
Home & Beyond Mombasa, Kenya Full timeABOUT THE COMPANY · At Home & Beyond, we help people live the comfortable lifestyle they deserve. Founded in 2010, Home & Beyond is an industry-leading home furnishings specialty retailer, including the brands H&B, Anna Simona, Mayfair together with international partnerships wit ...
Credit Controller- Mombasa - Securex Agencies (K) LTD
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Securex is the leading regional security provider for technology-driven security solutions across East Africa. Founded and headquartered in Kenya in 1970, the company has grown in stature and now has offices across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Having started as a family business, the company is built on strong family values demonstrated by the team of experts and professionals who will do whatever it takes for all stakeholders interacting with the Securex brand. We specialize in technology advanced security solutions, tailored to suit varying needs across all sectors. In line with business demands driven by our rapid growth, we are looking for qualified, highly competent, talented and results driven individuals to fill the following key position.
JOB SUMMARY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIESBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or mathematics, CPA Finalist A minimum of 5 years experience in Collections and credit control roles. Excellent analytical skills, strong IT skills and a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Good interpersonal and people management skills. Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately. Ability to meet tight deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection of cheques as per your allocated list. Timely Dispatch of invoices and statements at the beginning of the month. Responsible for proper accounting for cheques and cash collected plus preparing a daily report for the client Sorting out client's invoices, statements and credit notes and putting them in envelops for posting and delivery. Prepare daily collection plan and hand over daily collection report the following morning. Following up on client payment dates through telephone calls or visitation. Reconciliation of client accounts in cases of dispute. Follow-up on clients who are unable to pay and take relevant action plus collection of outstanding dues. Communicating any clients' complaints and instructions to the office. Follow-up on customers who have issued bouncing cheques. Ensure ageing balances do not move categories towards 180 days. Ensure reduction in customer complaints related to receipt of invoices. Timely resolution of customer issues and escalation of any issues outside job scope and follow through to ensure closure Proactively act and follow up on assigned customer requests/complaints to closure and keep customers updated on the status. Plan a course of action to recover outstanding payments Locate and contact clients to inquire about their payment status
REQUIRED SKILLS
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Credit handling, Team leadership, Credit auditing, Payment collection
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree