Credit Control – Account Receivable Officer at Cobranet Limited

Job Description

The Credit Control – Account Receivable Officer is responsible for managing and overseeing credit control activities, including debt recovery from commercial and individual clients. The role supports finance operations by ensuring invoices are settled on time, credit risks are managed effectively, and debtor days are reduced.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of Credit Control Officers to achieve receivables targets
• Develop and implement credit policies to minimise financial and credit risk
• Review credit applications, references, and set appropriate credit limits based on creditworthiness
• Prepare journal entries, credit notes, and support month-end accounting processes
• Review, analyse, and report on aged debtors on a regular basis
• Negotiate repayment terms with customers and third-party debt collection agencies
• Manage bad debt provisions, write-offs, and structured payment plans
• Support the wider accounts team with reconciliations and related finance tasks
• Continuously review and improve credit control processes to reduce debtor days

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or accounting roles
• Proven experience in end-to-end credit control and receivables management
• Working knowledge of credit and debt recovery laws
• Demonstrated staff management and leadership experience
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in difficult negotiations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and accounting software packages

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using Credit Control – Account Receivable Officer as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.