Job Description
Purpose of the role
The role exists in order work closely with finance department to protect and enhance the company revenue streams by means of effectively tracking payments .
Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor a credit control system in collaboration with sales and marketing, finance and executive team members.
- Establish policies that follow customer service best practices while ensuring customers submit payments on time.
- Check consumer credit reports, approve or deny applications and communicate decisions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Negotiate payment plans with consumers and set loan terms and conditions accordingly
- Maintain loan records, conduct regular analysis of the credit-control system and implement changes as needed to reduce bad debts.
- Report any payment issues to management or the appropriate team.
- Follow up on overdue invoices and payments and implement company collections procedures as necessary.
- Look for ways to improve debt collection processes.
Experience and Qualifications
- Diploma or better in accounting or related field, (ACCA, ZICA)
- Fully paid ZICA member
- Previous experience in financial accounting role will be added advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in preparing corporate tax returns.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.