About this role
Job Title: Junior Accountant / Credit Control Officer Location: Computer Village, Ikeja - Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Senior Accountant
About the Role
- We are looking for a responsible, organized, and detail-oriented Junior Accounts & Credit Control Officer to support our accounting team.
- Will workdirectly under the Senior Accountant.
- The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for managing customer account records, monitoring credit customers and payment due dates, following up on outstanding payments, and assisting with other day-to-day accounting activities.
- The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with numbers, communicating professionally with customers, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain accurate records of all customer/partner accounts.
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Monitor credit sales and track customer balances and payment due dates.
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Follow up with credit customers on outstanding and overdue invoices.
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Contact customers professionally to remind them of upcoming and overdue payments.
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Prepare and send statements of account to customers when required.
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Record customer payments and ensure account balances are updated promptly.
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Identify and report overdue accounts and unusual account activities to the Senior Accountant.
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Assist in resolving customer account discrepancies and payment-related issues.
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Maintain proper documentation of customer transactions and collections.
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Prepare periodic reports on customer balances, collections, and outstanding debts.
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Support the Senior Accountant during month-end and year-end accounting activities.
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Perform other accounting duties as assigned.
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Requirements & Qualifications
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OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Applicants must be 26 years old or younger at the time of application.
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1–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar role is an advantage. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
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Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with accounting software is an advantage.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Good numerical and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and customer follow-up skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly.
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Good organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.
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Professional, proactive, and willing to learn.
Expected Qualities:
The successful candidate should be:
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Honest and trustworthy
- Good with numbers
- Persistent but professional when following up on payments
- A good communicator
- Willing to learn and take responsibility
- Able to work effectively as part of an accounting team.
Salary
N150,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
10th October, 2026.