Credit Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY Opened in 1954, The Nairobi Hospital has excelled in medical expertise and services provision and has deservedly earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment and referral centre. Expansive investment in latest technology and medical equipment has enabled us establish leadership in medical procedures both in Kenya and outside.

We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission everyday, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’, dignity and confidentiality has time and again helped us earn their trust and goodwill.

Our dedicated nursing staff provides professional care within a friendly and comfortable environment, ensuring that being in hospital is a more pleasurable and less anxious time for our patients and their families. JOB SUMMARY 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.RequirementsBachelor’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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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. REQUIRED SKILLS CPA certification, Financial analysis, Budgeting, financial planning, Accounting REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree