Worknigeria – Our client, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Credit Control Officer

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

• 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.