Cobranet Limited was incorporated in 2003 and began its operations to provide the Nigerian Market with a reliable Internet Service and meet the requirements of the market, positioning itself as a leader in providing Internet Solutions and as a provider of choice.
The company was founded and is managed by a group of professionals whose collective business backgrounds include managing diversified business such as Banking/Industry/and Internet Services in Nigeria as well as other countries internationally. This rich experience in varied business gives Cobranet an edge as a professional solution provider. Cobranet ensures that it does not compromise on quality or performance and uses State of Art Technology and equipment to provide a reliable link to its subscribers. Importing bandwidth directly from Intelsat via satellite give Cobranet the biggest advantage since it is not dependent on any other bandwidth provider and ensures extremely high uptimes.Role Outline
A Biling and Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for managing a team that recovers unpaid debt/money/outstanding owed to the organization.
The debts may be fromeither business (commercial collection) or individuals (consumer collection). The credit function plays a vitalrole in the finance department to ensure that invoices are paid on time to assist the organization.
Typical Job Duities and Responsibilities
Biling and Accounts Receivable Manager will perform a wide range ofduties and responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to:
Managinga team of Credit Control Officers
Formulation of the company’s credit policy to mitigate unnecessary risk
Reviewingcredit applications and credit references to set credit limits and ensure credit worthiness
Preparing journal entries, credit notes and assisting with month end
Review and report on Aged Debtors
Regularly meet and negotiate terms with third party debt collection agencies
Manage write-offs, bad debt provisions and setting up of payment plans
Assisting the broader accounts team
Regularly reviewing the process and procedures to reduce debtor days
Skills and Attributes
The more common skills andattributes that are needed for this role may include:
Previous experience ofend-to-end Billingand accounts receivable processes
At least 5 years’ experience in Credit and receivables and accounting domain
Working knowledge of Credit law
Staff management experience
Accounting and reconciliation
Strong written and verbal communication skills especially during difficult customer negotiations
Ability to build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Ability to multi-task
Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages.