Built from the ground up for high-speed broadband IP communications, Netcom Africa Limited has been the leading ICT provider of corporate tailored solutions in western Africa since 2004. Our communications product suite is best in class using the latest generation technologies in communications and supported 24/7 by some of the most experienced customer support and technical engineers in the industry. Today our network reaches major business centers with access to 154 countries. We own and operate our own infrastructure with clear channel capacity leasing on all available subsea cable systems landing in Nigeria for redundancy. We are the only ICT provider in Nigeria able to guarantee a service Availability of 99.5% delivering quality standards comparable to USA and Europe. Our Quality Focus TL9000Netcom is Africa’s first ISO9001:2008 and TL9000 certified company, bringing international telecommunication standards to the continent.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to support the collections team in driving timely payments and maintaining healthy receivables. This role plays a key part in the team’s success by coordinating day-to-day collection efforts, offering guidance, and ensuring efficient collaboration across departments, without direct supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Actively participate in daily collection activities, ensuring timely follow-ups and account updates.
Contribute to the development and execution of collection strategies in line with treasury and cash flow objectives.
Serve as a point of contact between internal teams and external collection partners to resolve outstanding issues.
Maintain clear and professional communication across teams on collection matters, including escalations and resolution updates.
Track collection timelines and targets, highlighting potential risks or delays for team and management attention.
Prepare and share regular reports and insights with the Finance team and Management on collection trends, performance, and areas for improvement.
Educational & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable or collections.
Professional certification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) or ongoing certification is an added advantage.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
Strong understanding of receivables processes, credit control, and collection procedures.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across teams and with external partners.
Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., ERP, QuickBooks, SAP) and Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage priorities and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced team environment.
Desirable Skills & Traits:
Background in the telecommunications or technology sector.
Familiarity with customer relationship management tools and collection software.
Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to improving processes.
Comfortable handling sensitive conversations and maintaining professionalism at all times.
