Accountant Jobs Kenya, Kenya Meat Commission

Leyworld Saffing
May 30, 2017
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Kenya Meat Commission invites application from self-motivated and qualified candidates for the following vacant position in its establishment. Grade: KMC 6 Ref: KMC-CC/02/24/2017

The Credit Controller will report to the Chief Accountant

Responsibilities for the Accountant Job

Review the commission’s credit control procedure and develop and implement enhancements where required
To manage the outstanding sales balances due and contact customers before the balances become overdue to confirm payments.
Set and monitor credit limits. To stop sales to customers exceeding their credit limits of credit days
Where required initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
To keep the commission up to date with new credit management procedures and techniques.
Set collection targets and measure performance of individual staff members under you
Ensure 75% of credit sales are collected by the end of the following month.
Introduce weekly/fortnightly invoicing and collections cycle for key accounts customers and other institutional debtors.
Anticipate developments in the section, and identify accounts that will require special attention
Follow up payments ensuring all pending payments are received within less than 30calendar days of invoicing.
Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with our credit terms i.e. maximum 30 days’ collection period.
Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics of accounts in your department while supervising your staff to achieve desired goals
Obtain sufficient information to access the credit worthiness of new and existing customers before extending further credit

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) or a related field
CPA II or its equivalent
Hands on experience in use of accounting package
CCP/Credit Management Part II
Proficiency in computer skills

How to Apply

If you meet the specified minimum requirements, send your application together with your curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and 3 referees with their daytime telephone contacts to the undersigned:

All applicants should also have: