Assistant Credit Controller
About us
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates) is a leading law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are a full-service commercial law firm that has been providing legal services in Kenya for over 30 years.
IKM offers the services of a multidisciplinary team with in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan market and its legal, economic, cultural, and social specificities. We regularly advise leading private and public sector clients including multinationals, investment and commercial banks, private equity firms, governments, DFIs and family offices in numerous countries across various industry sectors including financial services, technology, consumer goods and energy.
Our relationship with DLA Piper Africa and DLA Piper provides the geographical spread required by clients and provides our people with opportunities to tap into international best practice and expertise.
Role Profile
The Assistant Credit Controller will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage the accounts receivable cycle from end to end. This includes billing, collections, receipting, bank reconciliations, reporting and file closure, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time to meet set targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable
- Manage billing and collection activities, following up on work in progress (WIP), outstanding invoices and payments with the relevant Practice Groups.
- Monitor daily cash positions, follow up on collections and ensure timely file closure and processing of nil fee notes.
- Bank Reconciliations & Receipting
- Ensure timely and accurate receipting of incoming funds and matching of receipts to the relevant fee notes.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, including pool accounts and inter-account transfers, and promptly resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate cash and cheque registers and prepare unreceipted lists for review.
- Reporting & Audits
- Prepare monthly accounts receivable schedules and supporting documents for trial balance and balance sheet accounts.
- Support internal and external audits by providing the required records, reconciliations and documentation within agreed timelines.
- Other Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and reconciliations for fixed deposits, loan accounts, insurance premium financing and trust accounts.
- Process authorised accounts receivable adjustments and assist with monthly output VAT reconciliations.
- Maintain organised financial records, meet reporting deadlines and undertake other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced MS Excel proficiency
- A good understanding of GAAP or IFRS principles
- Very high integrity.
- Self-starter with the ability to work well under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to cope well under pressure and setbacks.
- Highly analytical and meticulous.
- Must be an excellent team player.
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities;
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting / business related degree is required
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K) or ACCA.
- Minimum of four (4) years in a similar position preferably within the professional services industry.
- Working knowledge of accounting software with a strong understanding of basic accounting standards.
Value Proposition
The successful candidate will:
- Join a leading regional and global network of over 4,000 lawyers across the globe; and
- Become an integral part of a leading tier 1 law Firm
How to apply
If interested in being considered for the job opportunity, please apply via the link provided by end of day Friday, 6 November 2026.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*