Deputy Credit Controller

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a comprehensive Human Capital Consultancy firm dedicated to helping organizations just like yours with their HR activities and work.

JOB SUMMARY

Position : Deputy Credit Controller.Job Location : Eldoret , Kenya.Reports to : Credit Controller .Company Description.Employd Staffing Solutions Ltd is a comprehensive Human Capital Consultancy firm based in Nairobi County, Kenya. We specialize in helping organizations with their HR activities, including recruitment, labor outsourcing, payroll management, and employee training. Our mission is to create productive and fruitful relationships with our clients by adding value to their businesses and ensuring the best return on their Human Capital spend.Job Purpose.The overall job purpose is to manage credit through debt collection activities and negotiation of repayments plans with clients in line with the credit control policy and Hospital objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key duties and responsibilitiesParticipate in the development and ensure implementation of a robust admission and discharge transfer procedures in line with the credit control policy;Negotiate repayments plans with clients, ensure debtors accounts management and monitor repayments patterns in order to put in place remedial actions to ensure optimal debt settlement;Prepare and submit periodic cash flow budgets to the Credit Controller;Supervise day to day credit control activities in the department to ensure optimal debt collection;Ensure debtors' balances and accounts are reconciled and address reconciling items thereof;Respond to client's enquiries regarding their accounts and resolve any disputes;Advise the management on any customer accounts requiring change of policy, trading terms orspecial attention;Receive and process patient discharge summary to make sure all billing information is captured,prepare a checklist (if credit) for insurance company for approval, if cash patient ensure the billcleared;Handle disputed bills with the clients and negotiate the repayments for the disputed bills for optimal debt settlement;Evaluate new credit requests and conduct client credit checks;Handle discharges – negotiate and lock down a commitment on the payments where the patient is not able to pay their bill in full during discharge; andAny other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.Knowledge, experience and qualifications requiredBachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance or other business related fields from a recognized institution.Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.Minimum of 3 years' experience in credit management/credit controlExcellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation.Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.Preparation of Financial Statements.Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the health care sector.Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.Working knowledge of financial information management systemsDemonstrated ability to engage and influence senior level leaders regarding key business priorities, issues and initiatives.Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skillsAnalytical skills,integrity ,Problem solving skillsAbility to work under pressureAccountability, Decision-makingResponsibility for finances and physical assetsThe jobholder has no accountability for equipment stock or finances.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Accounting, Auditing of accounts, Financial analysis, Financial reporting, Financial controlling, CPA certification, Credit auditing, Payment collection

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree