Principal Finance Officer II, (Credit Controller)

Position Overview

Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) seeks a dedicated Principal Finance Officer II to coordinate the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports in compliance with existing accounting policies and reporting standards. This role oversees the maintenance of accurate debtor records and credit control functions of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement financial policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Provide advice and supervision to various functional areas on budget preparation processes
• Implement budgetary controls and management of financial returns
• Prioritize projects and activities for financial allocation and reporting purposes
• Prepare the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget for the Institute
• Undertake expenditure monitoring, review, and forecasting
• Prepare financial forecasting and planning reports
• Evaluate new credit applications, assess credit ratings, and establish appropriate credit limits for customers
• Serve as liaison between the bank and the Institute for all financial transactions and accountability
• Contact customers regarding overdue payments, negotiate repayment plans, and manage collection of outstanding invoices
• Maintain accurate customer records, process payments, and issue invoices and credit notes
• Address and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies, and customer inquiries
• Monitor debtors' days, develop statement policies, and implement control frameworks
• Provide management with reports on credit risks, outstanding debts, and performance metrics
• Respond to audit issues and implement audit recommendations to improve financial processes and procedures
• Prepare quarterly and annual management and statutory reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Accounting
  • Statistics
  • Commerce (Accounting option)
  • Business Administration

Reference Number: WRTI/03/2026