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Account Receivable and Credit Control Officer
About this role
The role is for an Account Receivable and Credit Control Officer based in Abuja at the African Medical Centre of Excellence, a 500-bed hospital offering specialised diagnostics, treatment and related services. The position focuses on managing accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments from patients, insurers, HMOs and corporate clients, and enforcing credit policies to optimise cash flow and minimise bad debt. It requires overseeing credit risk assessment, client onboarding, debt collection, payer liaison, dispute resolution, and regular reporting. The employer operates a hospital and affiliated services in Nigeria with a focus on comprehensive medical care and research. The role is full-time and onsite.
What you would do
- Assess and onboard clients with required credit documentation.
- Evaluate client creditworthiness and suggest policy improvements.
- Maintain up-to-date client credit records and risk profiles.
- Monitor payment behaviour and flag risks.
- Set up new client accounts with approved credit limits and terms.
- Negotiate payment plans and pursue monthly collection targets.
- Dispatch statements and reminders; document all collection activities.
- Liaise with insurers, HMOs and payers to resolve claims and disputes.
- Reconcile remittance advice with claims; escalate issues as needed.
- Prepare reports on AR aging, collection performance, and cash flow.
What they are asking for
- Minimum of 3 years in accounts receivable, credit control or related roles.
- Experience in debt collection and payment reconciliation.
- Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
- Knowledge of financial policies, credit risk, and debt collection practices.
- Familiarity with medical billing, claims processing, and payer reconciliation.
- Ability to collaborate with Finance, Billing and Admissions teams.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP/revenue cycle systems.
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