Function / Department: Call Center
Reports To: Team Manager
Remuneration: Commission based
Our Client is a leading Credit Management Firm in Kenya and the
larger East African region.
They seek to hire Call Centre Officers to ensure timely
collection of outstanding debts as per agreed terms and limits.
Responsibilities
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Perform various duties on assigned accounts such as recording,
verification and validation of customer’s details as received from Clients.
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Advise customer on ways of clearing their debts while
communicating with them on the importance of paying their debts and
consequences of non-payment.
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Act as a mediator for disputes between customers and
principals/Clients
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Locate and notify customers on defaulted accounts by mail,
telephone, or scheduled visits in order to ask for payments
·
Deliberate with customers by telephone or in-person to determine
reasons for overdue payments and to review the credit terms for easier
settlement of debts.
·
Initiate the clearance process on cleared debts once you receive
payment proof and have the same uploaded by the relevant department.
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Provide customers with their correct account details e.g.
balances, account numbers etc.
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Maintaining data integrity and keep customer details
confidential.
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Attend to customers during scheduled/unscheduled meetings.
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Record information about the financial status of customers and
status of collection efforts in the company’s system.
·
Respond to all correspondences e.g. e-mail, telephone, postal
mail.
·
Organize, manage and implement the most suitable debt recovery
method and techniques. Negotiate credit extensions if and when required.
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Preparation of reports as required.
Qualifications
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Possession of a Diploma in any field from a recognized
institution with at least 1-2 years’ experience in Collection/Credit or Sales
and Marketing environment (Diploma (Banking/Credit management background will
have an added advantage)
·
Strong analytical power, good problem-solving skills and ability
to work under immense pressure.
·
Good communication and interpersonal skills to manage
stakeholders. ·
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Fluency in both spoken and written English is a must. ·
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Computer literate & English proficiency.
How to Apply
Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email
subject (Call Centre Officers – Debt Collection) to careers@finleyltd.com
before 11th October 2020.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for
interviewing.
Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will
be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
