Credit Control Manager at a Leading FMCG Company - TeamAce Limited

TeamAce Limited - Our Client, a leading FMCG company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Credit Control Manager

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As our Credit Control Manager, you'll lead and oversee all credit control operations across Nigeria, ensuring timely collection of payments.
• This critical role requires a strategic leader who can manage a team of credit controllers, maintain strong client relationships, and minimize credit risks while supporting the company's financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of credit controllers across all regions in Nigeria, establishing clear performance goals and standards and develop and enforce credit control policies and procedures to minimize financial risks, overseeing the credit application process and evaluating client creditworthiness.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through skilled negotiations, efficiently resolving payment disputes while maintaining positive interactions and analyze client payment behaviors and implement strategic approaches to reduce overdue accounts and improve cash flow.
• Provide comprehensive reports on outstanding payments, cash flow forecasts, and credit risk analysis to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CFA) is an advantage.
• 10-15 years of experience in Credit Control, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position in the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record in managing large credit control teams and achieving successful collection targets and strong knowledge of credit risk management, collection processes, and legal frameworks related to credit control.

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.