Credit Controller at Elkris Foods Nigeria Limited

Elkris Foods Nigeria Limited is an innovative Food Manufacturing company in Nigeria, specifically devoted to developing and producing healthier alternatives to garri, pounded yam, fufu etc; using a double-fibre natural swallow product known to contain scientifically-proven diabetes and cholesterol regulatory ingredients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Credit Controller

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regular update on customers and sales focal persons.
• Escalation of almost due debts and overages.
• Effect the ongoing credit policy.
• Do a preventive control work in lieu of detective and corrective control after damage with all attendant costs
• Ensure strict compliance in process, documentation and invocation of collateral in case of need
• Checking customer’s credit ratings.
• Setting up the Terms and conditions of a Credit
• Maintaining contact with client to ensure invoices are clear for payment
• Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Posting and allocating daily receipts to accounting systems
• Providing accounts information to internal departments

Role Objectives

• Coordinate the debts of existing debtors and recommending to Management whether to allow credit sales / services to a prospective or existing customer
• Manage debt recovery and / or negotiate repayment plans
• Maintain good relationship with credit customers to ensure smooth running of accounts and encourage timely recovery of payment commitments.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a relevant field
• 5 years working experience in similar role.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant Certification is a pre-requisite
• Strong background in customer service or credit advisory role either in a corporate environment
• Possess excellent communication and report writing skills.

Core Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience with systems including invoice discounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversation.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2020.