Accounting and finance jobs in Kenya. Username is a leading real estate company based in Nairobi. The company seeks to recruit a Self-Driven and Enthusiastic Finance Collections Officer. The Role reports to the Finance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect outstanding debts from clients and achieve collection targets to ensure positive cash flow.
• Maintain debtor’s book to ensure that the debt status is accurate and latest.
• Develop reports on aged debt accounts and days sales outstanding (DSO) reports.
• Monitor slow-moving accounts to identify delinquent debts and take necessary action to recover the debts.
• Review collection queue to perform collection activities accordingly.
• Close a specific number of collection accounts each month.
• Target and maintaining a high level of customer retention.
• Contact debtors and implement repayment schedules and terms.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Attend training programs for professional growth and skill development.
• Follow up on invoices submitted to ensure prompt and timely payment.
• Evaluate the correctness of payments/denials received and ensures that they are applied appropriately.
• Identify bad debt and A/R adjustments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Liaise with customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales team.

Requirements:

• Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a closely related field.
• At least CPA part 2 qualification
• 1-3 years’ experience in a busy credit control department
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Proven ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interests of the organization
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities with great attention to detail
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
• High level of integrity, resilient and energetic individual
• Real estate industry experience is an added advantage

Salary Scale

Kshs. 50,000 – Kshs. 60,000 depending on experience & qualifications

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements kindly submit your application (noting to attach your CV) on or before 10th May 2024 to the email recruitment@username.co.ke and indicate the position applied for in the subject line.