Debt Executives job at Nation Media Group

Organization:

Nation Media Group

About the Organization:

Nation Media Group, formerly East African Newspapers Ltd, is an East African media group listed based in Kenya and listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. It is owned by Aga Khan IV.

Job Description

Nation Media Group is Uganda's most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM and Nation Courier Service. It also operates NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV, the first female-focused, and fastest growing television station in Uganda.

We are looking for qualified, experienced and result oriented DEBT EXECUTIVES to ensure prompt debt collection and service existing clients so as to maximize on revenue generation and collection to meet business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure timely delivery of invoices, statements and demand notes to all NMGU clients.
Ensure that all company debt is collected.
Ensure timely reconciliation with the clients for quick payments.
Ensure that all credit notes due to the clients have been duly passed and accounts have been adjusted.

Make regular client visits and collection of payments.
Ensure that all the attachments/supporting documents required by the client are in order to ease the collection process.
Report any client's complaints to the Debt Manager and ensure action is taken immediately.

Qualifications and Experience

Academic: University Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution.
Professional: Certified Public Accountant or other relevant qualifications.
Experience: At least 3 years working experience in Finance and Accounting, Debt Collection or Sales in an FMCG company.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills High drive for results
Very high personal standards
Ability to build strong relationships
Appreciation for numbers
Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints
Ability to negotiate and reach an agreed stand with clients

How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the Debt Accountant, Monitor Publications Limited at pkizito@ug.nationmedia.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.