Credit Controller

Job title: Credit controller

Duty Station: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Reports to: Managing Director

Term of office: 3-year contract renewable after annual evaluation

Probationary period: 3-month probationary period with possibility of extension

Language required: English and French.

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

ABOUT PRIMA MFI

Prima Finance & Investment Plc. is a growing microfinance institution (MFI) in Cameroon with a mission to provide sustainable financial services to the poor to help them lift themselves out of poverty. To achieve this, we offer products and services – savings, insurance, money transfer, payments, loans and education (SIMPLE). The company specializes in providing innovative financial services to those who have traditionally been excluded from the formal financial services sector in the country. These are typically the poor and extremely poor, the self-employed, small business owners and community organizations who lack the means to expand their business or other investments. Thanks to our advanced technology and strong management team, Prima Finance & Investment Plc. offers services that surpass those of many other MFIs in Cameroon.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To expertly manage the debts of our company. As a credit controller, you will be responsible for collecting debts from our company debtors, evaluating new credit requests, ensuring timely payments of company debts, processing invoices, maintaining the sales ledger, and providing administrative support. To ensure success as a credit controller, you should have a good eye for detail and the ability to reconcile complex company accounts. Ultimately, a top-class credit controller can maximize company profits by efficiently managing its debts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks.

• Managing and collecting debts from company debtors.

• Setting up the terms of credit for new clients.

• Negotiating payment plans. 

• Managing the collection of all payments and debts.

• Responding to client inquiries. 

• Processing invoices. 

• Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant. 

• Managing the sales ledger.

• Liaising with customers and the sales team.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Credit Managers must be able to do what’s best for the company while still building and maintaining strong relationships with customers. They can do so with prerequisite skills and qualifications including:  

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Advanced mathematical ability

• Solid interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Great written and verbal communication skills

• Understanding of loans and lending procedures

• Skills in time and team management

• Personal organization.

REQUIREMENTS.

Proven work experience of at least 2 years and above as a Credit Manager, Credit Analyst or similar role in an banking or financial house, 

• 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. in Excel)

• Negotiation skills

• BSc in Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance or relevant field

• Effective communication in French and English

Key Skills,

• Show leadership.

• Ability to communicate in French and English, oral and written

•Risk management

• Efficiency and cost management

•Critical mind

• Task management

• Training and capacity building

• A great sense of humor and patience

Behavioural qualities

• Plan work

• Monitor work 

• Problem solving

Closing date: 17/03/2022

APPLICATION FILE

C.V and a cover letter to be sent only by mail to the address: recruitment@primamfi.com

Specify in the subject the position concerned (failure to do so, your application will be disqualified)