Debt Collector Job in Kenya

Our client is an established and fast growing transport provider in the East African region.

In line with their growth and expansion plan they are sourcing for talented, passionate, self driven and energetic professionals looking to develop and enhance their career to take up the following position:-

Debt Collector

Main Purpose of the Job: The person appointed will be responsible for following payment commitments, identifying delinquent customers and calling when payment is late, keeping the Department Manager updated on arising problems

Key Responsibilities

  • Updating records of debtors
  • Tracking down debtors
  • Contacting debtors via telephone or letter
  • Negotiating payment plans
  • Responsible for the debtors book
  • Ensuring that payment terms are kept minimal
  • Preparing accounts for legal handovers
  • Liaising with sales team on any queries
  • Managing arrears accounts and account reconciliations
  • Following up on unpaid debit orders
  • Build relationship between clients/colleagues/departments/branches/business partners/dealers
  • Maintain active accounts up to suspension
  • Preparing debtor statements and ensuring that invoices are sent to clients

Job Skills
  • Excellent understanding of Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Business issues in general
  • Excellent professional work standard
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi task and prioritize
  • Excellent communication skills internal and external
  • Problem solving skills

Competencies/Behaviours
  • Customer Focus, Negotiation ,Entrepreneurial spirit, Professionalism, Creativity, Team Player, Leadership, Innovative, Change Champion, Interpersonal & communication skills, Analytical skills, Organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM - Finance) degree or its equivalent,
  • Must have CPA-III
  • Must have a Certificate of good conduct
  • Credit control/ Debt Collection background
  • 3 years collections experience,
  • Corporate collections experience a distinct advantage
  • Computer Literate – Excel essential

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs indicating current remuneration on or before 16th December, 2013 to the following address:

Business Partner Consulting - (BPC Africa)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke

Tel: +254 712 316 888