Highlands is a Kenyan company manufacturing and marketing non-alcoholic beverages, with a history spanning 69 years. A Pioneer of the East African beverages industry, Highlands has been transformed from a small family factory to a category leader with an "own-brand" portfolio that spans the major beverage categories and consumer segments of the market.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