CREDIT CONTROLLER – Norton Town Council

DESCRIPTION 

Applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals are invited to fill the above-mentioned post.
Reporting to the Accountant Revenue, the main objective of this position is to promote effective and efficient debt management in Council.

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

REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Business Degree with a credit management component
Five 5 “0” level subject passes with English Language and Mathematics/Accounts
At least 5 years of 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.