A reputable non-bank financial institution is seeking to recruit suitably qualified persons for the following position: Credit Control Officer

JOB TITLE: Credit Control Officer
GRADE: Assistant Manager
REPORTS TO: Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate entries of all remittances in Software
• Ensure prompt and accurate pairing of all remittances in Software
• Ensure accurate monthly statements are sent to partners promptly
• Undertake quarterly reconciliation of balances with partners
• Produce a quarterly schedule of outstanding balances for the Supervisor’s review
• Produce a reliable ageing analysis of partner balances
• Assist in developing a credit control policy for the company
• Assist in setting and monitoring of credit limits for partners
• Ensure demand letters are sent to partners who do not adhere to payment terms
• Ensure reconciliation of partner balances in technical and accounting software
• Produce a monthly report on the activities of the credit control unit
• Ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances to minimise impairment provision
• Any other duty that may be relevant to the performance of the credit control function

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Relevant University degree plus a minimum of six (6) years work experience including two years in a managerial position or
• Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the insurance industry.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge in the use of computer software (SicsNT and Sun)
• Good Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Good leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiating skills
• Strong reconciliations and analytical skills
• Debt recovery management skills
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills

Location: Accra