About this role
Credit Control Officer Job at Worknigeria Worknigeria - Our client, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
- Job Position: Credit Control Officer
- Job Location: Lagos
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Industry: FMCG ( Beverage Manufacturing)
Job Summary
- Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Control Officer to manage the organization’s credit processes, customer accounts, collections, and outstanding receivables.
- The role will support effective credit risk management, minimize bad debts, and ensure timely collections while maintaining strong customer relationships and compliance with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement credit policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with business and regulatory requirements.
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Assess customers' creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms.
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Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances, and overdue debts to ensure timely collection.
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Develop and execute collection strategies, including payment negotiations and settlement arrangements.
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Maintain professional relationships with customers while resolving credit and payment-related issues.
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Prepare credit, collection, and receivables reports, providing insights and recommendations to management.
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Maintain accurate credit documentation and customer account records.
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Ensure credit control activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal controls.
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Lead, supervise, and develop the credit control team to achieve collection and performance targets.
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Requirements & Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 year of relevant experience, preferably within the FMCG industry.
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Strong experience in credit management, receivables, debt collection, and credit risk assessment.
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MSc/MBA is an advantage.
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Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is required.
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Strong knowledge of credit control, financial reporting, governance, risk, and internal controls.
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Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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Proficiency in relevant accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.