Credit Manager at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role
The credit-control manager who will report primarily to the Head of Finance shall be responsible for implementing the credit control and debt recovery policy across the entire chain of hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt reimbursement policies and that all receivable amounts are collected from the debtors on time.
• Ensure constant reminders on outstanding bill updates are sent to debtors
• Plan and implement collection policies and check the effectiveness of such plans.
• Review all collection and credit reports and statements.
• Use latest trends and policies to establish credit limitation stature.
• Develop policies and plans that will improve the cash flow and minimize the amount receivables.
• Manage and review account statements, receivables and payables, balance sheet, etc.
• Preparation and submission of relevant reports and updates on debts outstanding, collection of payments from debtor clients, and recommendations on further necessary action

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance or relevant
  field.
• 4 years work experience as a Credit Manager, Credit Analyst, or
  similar role.
• ICAN, ACCA or CIMA is desirous certificate.
• Prior experience in the healthcare sector will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Solid understanding of lending procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets (e.g.inExcel).
• Negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientated.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Ability to lead work teams