About this role
The role is for an Order to Cash Leader in Lagos, with coverage across Sub Sahara Africa, employed by Weatherford. The position focuses on managing accounts receivable, monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely payments in line with credit terms. The role uses the GETPAID system to track invoice status, collections, and cash flow, and aims to improve cash collection, reduce DSO and meet monthly targets. It involves maintaining contact with customers, resolving billing issues, and working with internal teams on credit control and financial processes. The job targets integration with Sales, Operations and Finance to enhance credit management and cash collection performance.
What you would do
- Monitor customer accounts and invoicing with GETPAID
- Contact customers regularly to secure payment of overdue invoices
- Follow up weekly to obtain payment commitments and resolve issues
- Develop and maintain collection strategies to improve cash flow
- Identify credit risks and propose actions to prevent further overdue balances
- Negotiate repayment plans and monitor agreed arrangements
- Manage disputed invoices and coordinate with departments for resolution
- Review and update customer payment terms per policy
- Recommend write-offs of irrecoverable debts per approvals
- Prepare AR ageing and reconcile customer accounts and reports
What they are asking for
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
- Five to eight years in sales finance, AR or credit management in a multinational
- Experience in oilfield services industry
- Experience using GETPAID or similar systems
- Experience with JD Edwards or another ERP system
- Strong English (written and spoken) and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong negotiation, customer service and problem-solving skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
- Ability to lead and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
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