G4S: Credit Control Manager.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Credit Control Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that company debts are collected in line with company policy as directed by the Finance Director through design, implementation and monitoring of controls on allowable credit levels, criteria for advancing credit facilities, profiling potential customers in terms of financial risks, obtaining appropriate guarantees to mitigate the identified financial risks and running a robust debt collection program.

In addition, the incumbent shall handle customer accounts by resolving complaints and inquiries made on existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for credit function nationally.
• Manage the credit control department and team
• Develop the company credit policy in liaison with sales, financial and purchasing management
• Prepare the annual debtor days budget, with adjustments for proposed marketing campaigns
• Periodic reporting to the Senior Management Team, e.g. divisional cash collection forecasts and aged debt analysis
• Manage strategic change to credit function’s systems, objectives, departments and structures
• Protect the overall quality of the debtor asset, prepare the debtors budget
• Set target/KPIs and supervise staff performance, recruit and develop staff to ensure 100% on all due and overdue accounts
• Handle major accounts, visit customer and travel to business meetings and sales branches
• Negotiate with suppliers, e.g. credit information, credit insurance and debt collection agencies
• Categorize customers by investment level risk, and reviews this as appropriate (trade credit)
• Stop supply of goods or services to overdue accounts, can instigate legal proceedings
• Protect the company’s interests at creditors meetings relating to insolvent customers
• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
• Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
• Obtain sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers
• Undertake complex reconciliations, and compile documentation for legal action

Requirements:

• 5 Years and above experience in debt collection and related field
• University Degree in related field
• CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent
• High level of personal motivation and drive
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Must be assertive, persistent and have a positive outlook
• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Ability to follow a task from start to completion
• A strong team leader who inspires a winning team
• Stress tolerance
• Collaboration

Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:

Jobs@ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged

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