Accounts Receivable Officer

Industry: Healthcare Medical Diagnostics
Location: Lekki Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Finance Officer
Salary:Net Monthly (Based on Experience)
Experience: 24 Years

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Officer to manage the organizations accounts receivable processes HMO operations and healthcare claims management. The successful candidate will ensure accurate billing timely claims submission prompt collections and efficient revenue cycle management while maintaining strong relationships with HMOs corporate clients and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare review and process invoices for HMOs and corporate clients accurately and within established timelines.
• Coordinate timely submission of claims and bills to HMOs insurance providers and corporate organizations.
• Ensure all claims are supported with complete and accurate documentation.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up to ensure prompt payment and improved cash flow.
• Investigate and resolve rejected disputed delayed or underpaid claims.
• Maintain accurate records of receivables billing schedules payment history and HMO transactions.
• Generate receivables aging reports and monitor collection performance.
• Post customer and HMO payments accurately within the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts HMO statements and payment schedules.
• Escalate long-outstanding debts and unresolved receivable issues where necessary.

• Liaise with HMOs on authorization issues tariff discrepancies capitation reconciliation and payment processing.
• Monitor HMO billing cycles and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Support initiatives to improve claims recovery and reduce payment delays.

• Prepare periodic reports on receivables collections outstanding debts and payment trends.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls billing policies and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and financial information.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing required financial documentation.

• Work closely with Finance Clinical Operations and Client Service teams to ensure seamless billing processes.
• Recommend improvements to billing claims management and receivable processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to company policies procedures and ethical standards.

• Bachelors Degree or HND in Accounting Finance Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ICAN ACCA ANAN or equivalent) is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 24 years experience in Accounts Receivable HMO Operations Medical Billing or Revenue Cycle Management within a healthcare or medical diagnostics environment.
• Proven experience in healthcare claims processing debt recovery billing and account reconciliation.
• Experience using accounting software and Hospital Management Systems (HMS).

• Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management.
• Knowledge of HMO billing and claims administration.
• Accounts receivable management and reconciliation.
• Financial reporting and documentation.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Accounting software and Hospital Information Systems.
• Understanding of financial controls and internal audit processes.

• Accounts Receivable Management
• HMO Claims Administration
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Financial Reconciliation
• Billing & Invoicing
• Debt Recovery & Collections
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Reporting & Documentation
• Customer Service Orientation

• High integrity and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Results-oriented mindset
• Accountability and ownership
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and self-motivated

• Timeliness of invoice preparation and claims submission
• Reduction in accounts receivable aging
• Claims recovery rate
• Billing accuracy
• Reduction in rejected or disputed claims
• Collection efficiency from HMOs and corporate clients
• Accuracy of reconciliations and financial records
• Compliance with billing policies and financial controls

• Competitive net monthly salary.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Exposure to modern healthcare financial systems.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Subject: Accounts Receivable Officer Lekki

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.