JOB OVERALL PURPOSE.
The holder is responsible for collection of the company’s accounts receivables in accordance with the set targets.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Learn, understand and internalize the business’s annual cash flow needs from the annual budgets.
 Develop and document AR management strategies, processes and procedures that are fit for purpose and aligned to the Aquavita... business strategic objectives.
 Maintain an accurate record of AR-Ageing and provide timely (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) analysis reports, identifying potential risks and risk mitigation actions in order to ensure that the AR is always aligned to the company’s contractual commitments.
 Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation and issuance of statements of accounts.
 Ensure accurate and timely submission of invoices to customers.
 Ensure 95% AR collection before or on the due dates and according to the associated collection targets.
 Manage bad debt, write offs and set up payments plans
 Negotiate with Customers and ensure adherence to agreed upon payment plans
 Work collaboratively with Sales and Customer success teams to create deep customer relationships that facilitate timely payments and overall, a harmonious working relationship with Aquavita customers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

 Be a holder of a business-related Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or any other related field gained from a recognized institution.
 Possess relevant professional qualification(s) such as CPA or ACCA, or CFA, CIMA, CIPFA;
 Be a member in good standing of a recognized relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, ACCA;
 Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than 5 years in managing credit and accounts receivables in B2B environments or in a similar credit management role.
 Strong knowledge of credit control principles, practices and regulations in Kenya.
 Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial information, perform risk assessments and make informed credit decisions.
 Experience with ERP systems
 Possess strong organizational, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills more