Credit Controller at Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Limited (ESL)

Express Shipping & Logistics View all jobs

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
In 1992, for the first time ever, The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) gave the first shipping award to a candidate from the African continent. The “CORY BROTHERS SHIPPING AWARD” went to ESL's founder and Managing Director, Mr Silvester Kututa. This was the first of a series of international shipping and logistics awards in our gall…Credit ControllerDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Credit Management.
  • Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks.
  • Setting up the terms of credit for new clients as per credit policy, with guidance from supervisor.
  • Coordinate with major credit insurance partners to determine credit risk prior approval.
  • Liaise with GCFO and EXCOM on special credit approvals.
  • Negotiating payment plans.
  • Managing the collection of all payments and debts.
  • Preparing statements and reports for the Management Accountant and the Group CFO.
  • Liaising with internal and external customers.
  • Timely managing debt collection processes.
  • Manage the external debtor collector appointed.
  • Monitoring Credit management internal controls and credit risk procedures.
  • Proactively identifying high risk customers for effective credit risk management.
  • Prompt Reconciliation of accounts and sending out statements for timely payments.
  • Follow-up credit issues under Legal Department.
  • Identify & mitigate all company bad debts and align with group credit policies on collection and provisions.
  • Coordinate with internal & external auditors and provide debtors balances confirmations every end of the financial year.
  • Sound Credit Policies.
  • Implement any changes in credit management policy, such as the PFI model and any exemptions.
  • Sensitization of team members on areas that affect them.
Additional Tasks.
  • Adherence to professional conduct.
  • Ensure Compliance to relevant Statutory, QMS Standards, Financial and Tax laws.
  • Liaise with the ICT to ensure automation of the credit control processes.
  • Regular reporting on credit control performance and any exceptional matters.
  • Support the annual budget formulation process and monitoring.
  • Implementation / close of gaps noted from reviews (ISO, other audit management reports).
  • Ensure the customer database is always updated in the ERP.
  • Any other duty assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree in finance or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
  • CPA (K) or ACCA certification.
  • Minimum 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Don't Keep Share!:

Jobs in Kenya

Similar Jobs

  • Credit Controller at Mwingi

    Mwingi

    • Mwingi, Kitui County
    Mwingi was incorporated in 2019 and is establishing a unique last mile franchise chain in Kenya. By this Mwingi empowers local entrepreneurs and increases the availability of affor…
    • 30 days ago
  • Credit Controller at Westland Medical Centre

    Westland Medical Centre

    • Kenya
    We offer general medical and ACC GP and Nurse appointments as well as a range of services, including punch biopsy and minor surgery, ECG's, vaccinations/immunisations (including tr…
    • 1 month ago