Account Receivable & Credit Control Officer

About this role

The position is for an Account Receivable and Credit Control Officer based in Abuja, full-time at the African Medical Centre of Excellence. The role focuses on managing accounts receivable to ensure timely payments from patients, insurers, HMOs, and corporate clients, while enforcing credit policies and maintaining accurate financial records. The employer operates a 500-bed hospital delivering diagnostics and treatment across oncology, cardiovascular, haematological, and general medical services, with a commitment to affordable care and research collaboration. The job entails credit risk assessment, debt collection, payer liaison, dispute resolution, reporting, and process improvement within the revenue cycle. Candidates should have a background in accounting or related fields and hands-on experience in accounts receivable and credit control. The role is onsite in Abuja.

What you would do

• Assess creditworthiness of new clients and collect required documentation.
• Set up new client accounts with approved credit limits and terms.
• Monitor client payment behaviour and flag risks.
• Maintain up-to-date client credit information and risk profiles.
• Follow up on overdue payments through calls, emails, and notices.
• Negotiate and track payment plans; escalate defaults as needed.
• Dispatch monthly statements and reminders; document collection activities.
• Liaise with insurers, HMOs, and corporates to resolve claims and discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve billing disputes with patients and payers.
• Prepare regular AR aging and performance reports and support cash flow forecasting.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in accounting, accounts receivable or credit control roles.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP or revenue cycle systems.
• Experience in AR management, credit control, debt collection and payment reconciliation.
• Familiarity with medical billing, claims processing and payer reconciliation.
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of credit risk assessment and debt recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of financial policies, regulatory requirements and fair debt collection practices.
• Ability to collaborate with Finance, Billing and Admissions teams.

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