Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Direct employerCredit Officer

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About this role
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Role overview
Penda Health is hiring a Credit Officer to work full-time in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits someone with experience in credit control within healthcare or insurance, who can manage insurance and corporate payer accounts effectively.
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What you will do
- Resolve queries related to outstanding accounts from insurance and corporate partners and internal stakeholders promptly.
- Investigate and address billing disputes and payment queries by coordinating with Medical Centres and internal teams.
- Coordinate regular account reconciliations with assigned partners and ensure discrepancies are resolved on time.
- Prepare and submit appeals for disputed or rejected claims with supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance and corporate partners to improve collections.
- Maintain accurate records of account activities, payment status, and partner engagements.
- Drive timely collections by following up on outstanding invoices and adhering to credit terms.
- Identify and resolve payment bottlenecks by engaging relevant stakeholders.
- Support Medical Centres by resolving billing queries and coordinating missing documentation.
- Identify process gaps and submit training needs to management.
- Ensure compliance with credit control procedures and maintain accurate account records.
- Prepare and submit regular statements, portfolio ageing reports, cash forecasts, and monthly reconciliations.
- Provide weekly collection updates and monthly dispute registers to management.
- Prepare adjustment and write-off schedules for review and process approved adjustments.
- Track overdue invoices and payment commitments to closure.
- Perform other duties assigned within the role's scope and authority.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in a busy credit department in healthcare or medical claims underwriting in insurance.
- Knowledge of SHA claims, insurance billing, and payer reconciliation processes is preferred.
- Ability to manage profitability and develop creative financial solutions.
- Highly detail-oriented, efficient, able to multitask, prioritise, and manage projects to completion.
- High standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact before Tuesday, 9 February 2027.