Credit Officer

The overall purpose of the role is to collect debts and carry out periodic reconciliations of debtor (individual/corporate schemes) accounts to ensure timely debt collection in line with the Hospital’s credit policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or any other business-related field from a recognized institution.
  
• Partial accounting qualification i.e. CPA Part II or ACCA 2.
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in credit control/credit management
  

• Prepare and dispatch monthly account statements to ensure clients maintain updated knowledge of their debt status.
  
• Monitor corporate credit limits and insurance company interim bills; escalate accounts exceeding limits and track timely bill settlement.
  
• Collect debts from clients to meet established targets.
  
• Schedule and conduct client meetings as required.
  
• Prepare periodic reports as required.
  
• Receive client remittances, submit them to treasury, and update debt records accordingly.
  
• Prepare, dispatch, and maintain records of statement letters and suspension notices according to established guidelines.
  
• Address client inquiries regarding bank guarantees and contracts in collaboration with the corporate schemes department.
  
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and current recordkeeping.
  
• Respond to internal and external audit queries in a timely manner.
  
• Prepare periodic write-off schedules for management approval.
  
• Prepare and dispatch client invoices as required.
  
• Identify clients qualifying for rewards and communicate recommendations to the marketing team.
  
• Execute other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as needed.