Credit Manager at Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja – Ikeja, Lagos

Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja is recruiting a full-time Credit Manager in Ikeja, Lagos, to oversee credit control, accounts receivable, debt recovery and related financial controls.

Credit control and receivables

• Develop and enforce credit policies, review client credit applications and recommend limits and payment terms.
• Monitor corporate clients, travel agencies and event partners for credit exposure and compliance with agreed facilities.
• Oversee accurate invoicing, accounts receivable entries, reconciliations and customer account records.
• Maintain receivables ageing reports, resolve discrepancies and coordinate follow-up of overdue invoices.

Collections and financial reporting

• Implement collection strategies, follow up on overdue debts and escalate long-outstanding or disputed balances.
• Recommend changes to facilities for persistently defaulting customers subject to approval.
• Prepare receivables, ageing and collection reports, reconcile balances to the general ledger and support financial close.
• Review doubtful debts and provisions and provide audit information when required.

Controls, collaboration and leadership

• Enforce approvals, segregation of duties, confidentiality, tax and reporting compliance.
• Coordinate billing and credit arrangements with Sales, Front Office, Reservations, Events and Banqueting.
• Supervise, coach and appraise credit control staff and support their training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant credit management, receivables or financial control experience, including two years in management.
• ICAN, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is an advantage; credit or financial management certification is desirable.
• Experience in a four- or five-star hotel or international hospitality business is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with hotel PMS, accounting applications and ERP systems is an advantage.