CREDIT CONTROLLER – Norton Town Council 241 views

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CREDIT CONTROLLER (GRADE C4)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Accountant Revenue, the main objective of this position is to promote effective and efficient debt management in Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Reconciliation of debtors’ balances up to General Ledger and negotiating and monitoring payment plans.
* Maintaining regular contact with debtors and ensure timely payments.
* Resolving of debtors days set by Council and maintenance of accurate records of all overdue accounts.
* Identifying changes in socio-economic environment and propose action to avoid indebtedness.
* Handling queries from clients
* Analysing debt and recommending appropriation action to management.
* Recommending issuance of rates clearance certificates.
* Preparation and submission of weekly, monthly, quarterly and demand reports.
* To effectively supervise subordinates
* Effective Records management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

* Possession of a Business Degree with a credit management component.
* Five (5) O level subject passes with English Language and Mathematics/accounts.
* At least 3 years’ working experience in credit control
* Knowledge of laws and regulations governing debt collection.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Sound knowledge of computerized accounting is an added advantage.
* Knowledge of Promun is an added advantage