Accounting Officer - Credit Control
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AutoXpress Ltd is hiring an Accounting Officer - Credit Control in Nairobi to support the finance department's credit control function. The role involves processing credit applications, posting customer receipts, reconciling accounts, following up on overdue debts, and generating management reports. A bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, ACCA/CPA or equivalent, and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required.
- Leading East African auto parts company with 100+ branches
- Credit control role within the finance department
- Requires bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification required
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience needed
- SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is an added advantage
- Application deadline is 31st August
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Original source description
- ACCOUNTING OFFICER -CREDIT CONTROL
- AutoXpress Ltd
- Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- Yesterday
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- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Automotive & Aviation
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- We are looking for a self-driven and passionate individual to step into the role of Accounting Officer -Credit Control.
- Min Qualification:
- Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Entry level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- AND KNOWLEDGE
- a) A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- b) ACCA / CPA or an equivalent qualification
- c) Minimum of 2 years’ relevant
- d) Strong reconciliation and controls review skills
- e) Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel
- f) Working knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA will be an added advantage
- Application deadline is
- 31st August
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Requirements
AutoXpress is the leading vendor of auto parts and accessories in East Africa with a network of over 100 branches across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. It represents some of the best-known global brands in the automotive sector, ranging from Bridgestone and Dunlop in the tyre sector to Bosch, KYB, NGK and Turtle Wax in the service parts and accessories sector.
THE ROLE
This position is instrumental in the proper functioning of the credit control section of the finance department and providing support to various functions within the Finance department.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a) Processing of credit applications, credit enhancement forms and related supporting documents.
b) Ensure all customer receipts including withholding vat certificates received are posted to the correct accounts.
c) Ensure reconciliations of receipts to invoices are done correctly and regularly.
d) Addressing and responding to any debtor related queries.
e) Follow up on overdue debts in liaison with sales representatives.
f) Periodic review of new customer accounts created to ensure accuracy of data and correct classification of customers.
g) Generating and compiling of various reports required by management related to credit control.
h) Periodic review of any unutilized credit balances in the customer accounts.
i) Assist in budget preparation.
j) Ensure document management and archiving of both physical and soft documents / records.
k) Any other duties as may be specified from time to time falling within the scope of the finance team as a whole.
KEY COMPETENCIES
a) Accuracy and diligence
b) Planning and organizing
c) Coping with pressure
d) Innovation and learning
EDUCATION,