Credit Control Officer

About the role

Biyinzika Poultry Uganda Limited is hiring a full-time Credit Control Officer at its Nakawa head office. The role protects company cash flow by managing credit risk, overseeing timely collections and minimising overdue debt while supporting sales.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer accounts and ensure they stay within approved credit limits
• Monitor daily customer balances and ensure goods are issued against available credit or deposit
• Follow up on overdue accounts and coordinate debt collection
• Allocate payments accurately and reconcile customer accounts
• Maintain up-to-date customer master data (credit limits, terms, contacts)
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on receivables, overdue accounts and credit exposure
• Recommend customers for credit limit review and liaise with sales on collection disputes
• Enforce credit policy and escalate risks to supervisors; safeguard receivables and cash flow

Required profile

• Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance)
• 3-4 years of experience in credit control, accounts receivable, collections, recovery or related roles
• Strong accounting and reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of credit risk and customer analysis
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems such as Navision