Credit Control Officer

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AAVA Brands Limited, a subsidiary of Chanrai Summit Group and DP World, is hiring a Credit Control Officer in Lagos. The role involves managing customer credit, collections, and minimizing bad debts. Requires 2-4 years experience in credit control or finance, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

• Managing customer credit accounts and ensuring timely collections
• Minimizing bad debts and maintaining healthy cash flow
• Requires 2-4 years experience and professional certification is an added advantage

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Credit Control Officer at AAVA Brands Limited ⏲ Jul 28, 2026, 7:09 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs AAVA Brands Limited, a new generation company of Chanrai Summit Group (Fareast Mercantile Co. Limited), has been proudly serving Nigeria since 1890 and connects world-class brands to the Nigerian consumer, every day. Now under the umbrella of DP World, AAVA Brands Limited is further strengthened as a flexible and agile service provider. Keeping pace with the evolving needs of African consumers, we strive harder to make the right products available at the right place, in the right time. We have dedicated our resources to supply chain management through the import / manufacture and distribution of products covering branded Food, Beverages and Fast Moving Consumer Goods for the best multi-nationals in the world. A product portfolio spanning 3,500 SKUs is managed by capable, professional teams, robust infrastructure, and strong delivery systems to ensure availability to consumers every day. As a socially responsible group, we have partnered with various NGOs such as the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation to support their social welfare initiatives. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Credit Control Officer Location: Lagos Job Purpose The Credit Control Officer is responsible for managing customer credit accounts, monitoring outstanding receivables, ensuring timely collections, minimizing bad debts, and maintaining healthy cash flow while fostering positive customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager. Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received within approved credit terms. Maintain accurate records of customer balances, collections, and aging reports. Support month-end closing activities by ensuring customer account balances are accurate. Identify potential credit risks and recommend mitigating actions. Maintain compliance with the Company's credit policy and internal controls. Ensure all customer receipts are accurately allocated to the appropriate accounts. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies promptly. Prepare and issue customer statements, reminders, and demand notices. Escalate delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate recovery actions. Prepare weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports and collection status reports. Assist in the implementation of process improvements to enhance collection efficiency. Review customer credit limits and recommend adjustments based on payment performance. Follow up on overdue invoices through calls, emails, and visits where necessary. Liaise with the Sales team to resolve customer disputes affecting collections. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Collection Rate Percentage of Overdue Receivables Number of Disputed Invoices Resolved Bad Debt Ratio Debtor Days (Days Sales Outstanding - DSO) Accuracy of Customer Account Reconciliations Timeliness of Reporting Compliance with Credit Policy Qualifications Experience: in FMCG, Manufacturing, or Distribution is an added advantage. ICAN, ACCA, or other relevant professional certification is an added advantage. 2–4 years experience: in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance, or a similar role. Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) is desirable. Knowledge & Skills: High attention to detail and accuracy. Financial analysis and reconciliation. Accounts receivable management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good report-writing skills. Credit control and debt recovery techniques. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Competencies: Teamwork and Collaboration Attention to Detail Decision Making. Negotiation Skills Time Management Effective Communication Integrity and Accountability Analytical Thinking Result Orientation Customer Focus How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 30th July, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State Credit Control Officer job vacancies in Nigeria