Credit Controller (Re-advertisement)

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Ability to generate, analyse and interpret the following documents: Financial Statements, Daily Cash Collection report, Receipts, University Budget, IFRS and IAS, HR Manual, University Policies, Finance Manual etc

CPA (K) or its equivalent

Eight (8) years' working experience, 3 years of which must have been in a similar position

Hands of experience with IT and in particular Microsoft Dynamics 365

Knowledge of Financial Management Principles and Practices

Knowledge of Internal and External Audit Practices and Principles

Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards

Master's Degree in Accounting or a relevant field from an accredited institution

Job Responsibilities

Chase overdue invoices for Corporate/Commercial Debt held on the University sales ledger.

Deal with students in a tenacious but empathetic manner to obtain maximum debt collection within a supportive and understanding environment.

Engage with other departments to ensure the relevant support is in place for the student’s needs, including student funding, welfare, careers, accommodation and faculties.

Ensure a flexible approach is adapted, within an agreed framework, when dealing with repayment plans in response to internal and external demands.

Ensure all the incomes have been invoiced and collected.

Ensure an effective and efficient process is applied for the collection of student fees.

Follow up on system issues to ensure the system is working efficiently and effectively.

Liaise with and inform other departments and faculties of issues relating to outstanding payments.

Liaise with other departments and Finance sections relating to student accounts.

Prepare audit schedules and respond to all audit queries relating to accounting for revenues and debtors.

Provide assistance and advice on a diverse range of student issues, including student finance regulations, anti-money laundering and withdrawal policies.

Pull scholarships, debit notes, credit notes and invoices from the students system to the financial reporting system.

Review all revenue, scholarships, debtors and student account reconciliations on a monthly basis.

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Accounting and Finance