About JM Associates LLP
We are a professional firm offering Business Advisory, Audit, Tax Consulting, and Financial Advisory services to public and private clients in East Africa, spanning multiple industries. We are known for providing tailored services that meet the specific needs of our clients, thus improving efficiency and business performance.
Our client, who specializes in warehousing, logistics, and distribution of goods and services, is seeking a highly skilled Credit Controller who will be responsible for developing and implementing credit strategies that support profitable growth, safeguard company assets, and ensure timely cash collection.
This role is a one-year contract, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a company-wide credit management strategy aligned with business and financial objectives.
- Lead credit vetting, approval, and monitoring of customers across all trade channels.
- Oversee the entire receivables function, ensuring collections are timely and within agreed credit terms.
- Manage customer accounts, analyze payment trends, and mitigate credit risks through proactive interventions.
- Drive continuous improvement in credit policies, systems, and procedures to enhance control and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to balance growth opportunities with prudent credit exposure.
- Provide accurate and timely credit reports, debtor aging analyses, and cash flow forecasts to senior management.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the credit control team to deliver on performance and compliance objectives.
- Ensure adherence to company credit policy, internal controls, and relevant legal or regulatory frameworks.
- Manage relationships with customers, legal counsel, auditors, and credit reference bureaus for effective debt recovery.
Skills and Qualifications Required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
- CPA- K or ACCA Qualifications required.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Proficiency in SAP accounting software.
- Strong analytical, management, and problem-solving skills
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail
- High level of Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism