Highlands Drinks Limited
Credit Manager
Who We Are
We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become Kenya’s number one beverage company.
Our Purpose & Promise
We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become better in all we do.
Finance
Full Time
On Site
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement customer-specific credit frameworks aligned to business growth objectives.
- Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on credit terms, pricing, and growth agreements.
- Drive improvements in cash conversion, collections performance, and receivables management.
- Monitor customer exposure, overdue accounts, and high-risk portfolios.
- Enforce credit governance, policies, limits, and escalation procedures.
- Develop dashboards and reports on aging, collections, and customer receivables.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Credit Control team for high performance.
- Support senior management with insights on working capital and key accounts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5–8 years’ experience in Credit Management, Commercial Finance, or Working Capital Management.
- Experience in FMCG, Manufacturing, or Distribution environments is highly preferred.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and commercial judgment
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High ownership and accountability
- Leadership and people development
- Strong execution discipline and resilience
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