GIG Logistics Opens Credit Control Officer Job in Lagos: How to Apply

GIG Logistics has announced a new employment opportunity for qualified finance professionals interested in joining its operations in Lagos, Nigeria.

The logistics company is recruiting a Credit Control Officer responsible for managing customer accounts, recovering outstanding payments, monitoring credit risks and improving the company’s cash collection performance.

According to the recruitment announcement, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Candidates are also expected to have between three and five years of relevant professional experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance position.

Responsibilities of a Credit Control Officer at GIG Logistics

The successful candidate will oversee credit management and collection activities, ensuring that customer payments are recovered promptly and outstanding debts are properly monitored.

The major responsibilities include:

• Monitoring customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices and outstanding balances.
• Contacting customers with overdue payments through telephone calls, emails and other communication channels.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving billing discrepancies or payment disputes.
• Reviewing customers’ creditworthiness and recommending appropriate credit limits.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer payments, collection activities and outstanding debts.
• Preparing accounts receivable ageing reports and providing updates on collection performance.
• Escalating overdue accounts and supporting debt recovery activities where necessary.
• Working with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to resolve account-related issues.
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s credit policies and financial procedures.
• Supporting month-end reporting and cash flow management.

The role requires someone who can manage customer relationships while maintaining effective credit recovery and financial reporting procedures.

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Qualifications and Requirements for GIG Logistics Recruitment

Candidates interested in the Credit Control Officer position must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Between three and five years of experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.
• Experience in the logistics, transportation, courier, FMCG or service industry is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of credit management, debt collection and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Applicants should also demonstrate competence in credit control, debt recovery, accounts receivable management, financial analysis, risk assessment and customer relationship management.

Key Skills Required for the GIG Logistics Credit Control Officer Role

The company is looking for candidates who can effectively manage financial records, negotiate payment arrangements and identify potential credit risks.

Some of the important competencies include:

1. Credit control and debt recovery.
2. Accounts receivable management.
3. Account reconciliation.
4. Negotiation and collections.
5. Financial analysis.
6. Risk assessment.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Communication and relationship management.

Previous experience working with accounting software or ERP systems may also help candidates perform the responsibilities of the position.

How to Apply for the GIG Logistics Credit Control Officer Job

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the GIG Logistics recruitment application page through the application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

Applicants are advised to review the job requirements and ensure they meet the educational and professional experience criteria before submitting their applications.

Application deadline: Not specified.

Candidates should also confirm that they are using the company’s official recruitment channel when submitting their personal information and application documents.