Accounts Receivable Officer at Lesso Group

Established in 1986, LESSO (Stock Code: 02128.HK) is a global leader in home furnishings and building materials. The Group's business portfolio spans plastic piping, building materials and home furnishings, environmental protection, new energy, supply-chain service platforms and others. It offers a wide range of products such as pipes, photovoltaics, plumbing and sanitary ware, integral kitchen materials, integral doors and windows, aluminum formwork and smart scaffolds, water purifiers, water-proofing materials and sealants, fire-fighting equipment, valves, cables, lighting, hygiene materials, items for environmental protection, agricultural facilities, and oceanic aquaculture cages. In 2023, LESSO's sales revenue reached over USD 4.38 billion.

Since implementing a strategy of globalization and expanding its global presence, LESSO has evolved into a sophisticated multinational. It boasts more than 30 advanced production bases worldwide, broadening its industrial and sales networks to cover Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. This enables LESSO to provide quality products and services for global customers in accordance with its continuously improved strategic layout in a timely and efficient way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Invoicing & Billing:

• Generate and issue sales invoices accurately and promptly based on delivery notes, sales orders, or contracts.
• Verify that all invoices reflect correct pricing, quantities, taxes, and terms of sale.
• Maintain records of all invoices and receipts for audit and reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with the sales and dispatch teams to ensure all deliveries are properly billed.

Credit Control & Collections:

• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms to minimize bad debts.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Maintain effective communication with customers regarding billing queries and payment reminders.
• Escalate overdue accounts to management and recommend appropriate recovery actions.

Customer Account Management:

• Create and maintain up-to-date customer accounts in the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts monthly to ensure all payments and credits are accurately recorded.
• Track and resolve discrepancies or disputes between sales invoices, customer statements, and receipts.
• Support management in evaluating customer creditworthiness for new and existing clients.

Cash Application & Recording:

• Record customer payments (cash, cheque, bank transfer, or electronic payments) accurately in the system.
• Allocate receipts to corresponding invoices and update accounts accordingly.
• Maintain daily records of collections and ensure timely bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable sub-ledger with the general ledger regularly.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts receivable aging reports.
• Analyze payment trends and identify potential credit risks or collection challenges.
• Provide regular reports to management on customer balances, overdue accounts, and collection performance.
• Assist in forecasting cash inflows for effective cash flow management.

Compliance & Internal Control:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations (VAT/WHT), and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and customer information.
• Support internal and external audit processes with relevant documentation.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent revenue leakage or fraud.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Sales, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth order-to-cash processing.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Payable team for reconciliation of inter-company transactions (if any).
• Provide customer account insights to management for decision-making.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Collection efficiency and timeliness.
• Accuracy of billing and customer account reconciliation.
• Percentage of overdue or disputed accounts.
• Compliance with credit and collection policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, preferably in a manufacturing company of pipes and adult sanitary pads is a plus
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for customer interaction.
• Time management and the ability to handle multiple accounts efficiently.
•  Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online