Job Title: Assistant Credit Controller

No of Positions: 1

Job location: Lusaka

Job Summary

Assistant credit controller is charged with the responsibility of supporting the Credit Controller in the activities of the credit control office. He/she will complete many administrative, organization and analysis tasks to monitor the financial health of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Credit controller in overseeing activities of the Department.
• To assist in the raising of Credit and Debit notes and other bill adjustments
• Ensure all corporate letters of guarantee and extensions are received on time.
• Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.
• Perform any other tasks as may be requested by management from time to time
• Maintain strong relationships with all clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment
• Negotiate repayment plans when necessary
• Resolve all issues raised internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Post and allocate daily receipts to accounting systems; run reports for centre head.
• Provide account information to internal departments

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma or better in Accounting, Finance, Business administration or ZICA
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Competence in Microsoft Office products, and accounting software programs
• Prior experience with financial systems or Accounting packages.
• Ability to hold personal client information in the strictest confidentiality
• Skills in Credit & Debt Collection Management and Financial counselling
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in a busy Credit Control setting preferably in a Hospital set-up
• A team player with a positive attitude towards work and other members of the team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including telephone handling skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
• Good grooming and self-presentation