Ipsos Credit Control Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya 4th February 2014
Can you deliver a first class service?
A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team…
Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide.
Ipsos is organized in each country of operation across its global business lines and its functions, in a matrix organization that is designed to achieve operational excellence, functional expertise and client satisfaction.
Credit Control Executive – Ipsos in Kenya
Key Accountabilities
- Raising MediaCT invoices
- Issuance of receipts for cash and cheque payments received
- Customer Debt collection
- Timely dispatch of customer monthly statements
- Lean up of Media CT debtors account
- Preparation and distribution of customers ageing analysis report
- Preparation and reconciliation of individual debtors account
- Timely response to internal and external client queries
- Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
- Meet cash & debtor Monthly collection targets set by the company and reporting performance as per WSBL
- Continuously follow up on overdue invoices by telephone, email, letter and face to face meetings within agreed timelines
- Maintain accurate records of all debt collection activity
- Regular meetings with Project Managers and Client Service Executives to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
- Ensure that all transactions are compliant with the company credit policies
- Provide accurate advice on billing queries
- Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
- Recommend files for transfer to the Debt Recovery services
- Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
- Post payments to accounts and allocate as required
- Undertake account reconciliations as required
- Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met
- Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
- Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Credit control Manager or any other designated person
- A Diploma in the relevant field. Bachelor’s Degree will be added advantage
- Holder of at least CPA Part 2
- At least 2 years working experience in a credit control department in a busy environment
- Familiar with accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts
- Knowledge of Research and Media Activities
- Possess a good understanding of Excel, Word and general computer proficiency
- Ability to manage & prioritize an extensive workload
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
- Strong organizational & time management skills
- Ability to recognize potential risks to the company that should be escalated
- A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
For more information on Ipsos please visit: www.ipsos.com