Job Title

Receivable Accountant

Job Objectives

• Overseeing the company receivables and intercompany relations.

Organisation: Dangote Ports Operations

Department: Finance

Office: GDNL Terminal ‘E’ Building Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos-Nigeria.

Reports to: Head of Finance

Job Responsibilities

• Enter customer invoice and payment receipts for related and third parties into accounting system (ERP- Microsoft dynamic 365) on daily basis.


• Regular follow up on collections of receivables from customers to ensure timely payment.


• Perform monthly reconciliation of customers for both related and third parties, obtain sign-off on monthly and yearly end closures.


• Maintaining accurate records of withholding tax deducted from customer invoices, ensure smooth reconciliation of remittance with tax ProMax and WHT recoverable account.


• Prepare monthly ageing analysis report of receivables to identify and prioritize overdue payment.


• Prepare weekly activities report for the MD's office, summarising key accomplishments.


• Perform other finance related tasks as may be assigned, such as account reconciliation, journal entries and financial reporting.

Competence Requirements

• Financial & Tax Technicality: Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts receivable processes (invoicing, collection strategies, and dispute resolution). Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles, IFRS, and Nigerian tax laws.


• Systems & Software: Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or related core ERP systems like SAP). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data modelling, and reporting templates).


• Behavioural & Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent reconciliation capability. Highly effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills necessary for client engagement and internal stakeholder coordination.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or a closely related financial discipline.


• M.Sc. or MBA is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification

• Relevant professional certification is required (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent).

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive working experience in a dedicated accounts receivable or credit control role.