CocaCola Assistant credit controller vacancy

CocaCola Assistant credit controller vacancy
Job Title Assistant credit controller (1) position
Function Finance
Company Nairobi Bottlers
Employment Contract Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Nairobi
Location - Province Other - Non-South African Location
Location - Country Kenya
Job Description
The Assistant Credit Controller will be a key member of the Accounting Department responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash-flow of the organisation ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Chasing debt by telephone and email and reducing debtor days
Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances
Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements
Liaising with the sales teams to resolve customer queries
Ensuring that all major accounts work to agreed order to cash cycle
Daily and month end reporting and account reconciliations
Investigating and resolving queries relating to non-payment of invoices
Working to strict monthly and annual collections targets
Skills, Experience & Education
Has strong understanding of the order-to-pay process in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial record keeping as they relate to the Accounts Receivables function and basic accounting practices and procedures
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, and have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Proficiency in SAP, ERP System
A passion for precision and a desire to get things right, first time
A robust character, able to respond to pressing demands from customers and colleagues
Good communication skills, written and verbal – the ability to get the tone right as well as the substance, particularly on the phone and via email

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should possess 3+ years’ experience in accounting including 1-2 years in Credit Control with a minimum of an honors degree and CPA/ACCA Finalist.

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