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Credit Control Officer

Worknigeria

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

  • Develop and implement credit policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with business and regulatory requirements.
  • Assess customers' creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms.
  • Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances, and overdue debts to ensure timely collection.
  • Develop and execute collection strategies, including payment negotiations and settlement arrangements.
  • Maintain professional relationships with customers while resolving credit and payment-related issues.
  • Prepare credit, collection, and receivables reports, providing insights and recommendations to management.
  • Maintain accurate credit documentation and customer account records.
  • Ensure credit control activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal controls.
  • Lead, supervise, and develop the credit control team to achieve collection and performance targets.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, preferably within the FMCG industry.
  • Strong experience in credit management, receivables, debt collection, and credit risk assessment.
  • MSc/MBA is an advantage.
  • Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is required.
  • Strong knowledge of credit control, financial reporting, governance, risk, and internal controls.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in relevant accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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