Collections Officer Job at Scalein

Scalein - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Collections Officer

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire collections officers who are self-starters, emotionally intelligent and result-driven.

Role Overview

• Drive the collections process across all regions to meet cash collection targets.
• Managing Collection Activity – Monitoring aging reports and collection activity to ensure receivables are collected within standard credit terms
• Reviews collection process’s effectiveness and policies.
• Collaborate with the Recovery Officer and other team members to share insights, best practices, and strategies for debt recovery.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance collection techniques, negotiation skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Support colleagues in their collection efforts, providing guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with champions to build rapport and facilitate cooperative debt resolution.
• Provide champions with accurate information regarding their outstanding debts, payment options, and available assistance programs.
• Drive re-negotiations and contract adjustments
• Take a leadership role in the design and analysis of collections information supporting the Collections optimization.
• Work with the portfolio management department to drive strategy implementation.
• Staff Development: Involvement in the career development of the team any staffing decisions
• Leadership: effectively lead, manage and develop collections teams and clusters across current and new city launches.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 1 - 3 years of proven collection experience
• Ability to effectively communicate to different audiences in different functions in multiple geographic locations
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional analytical skills, detailed documentation, and sound judgment
• Knowledge of Credit Risk fundamental principles and their application to collections and recoveries strategy
• Must be able to perform analysis and prepare spreadsheets
• Must be able to perform independently, be self-motivated, and demonstrate initiative.

Salary
N50,000 Monthly.