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Job Responsibilites

• Collections Officers are responsible for managing the collection of outstanding debts from clients and customers
• Reviewing the company debtor list.
• Contacting customers and informing them of their overdue bills.
• Advising customers on their payment options and suggesting methods of payments.
• Negotiating suitable payment plans.
• Maintaining customer payment records.
• Preparing customer financial statements for banks and the state credit department.
• Writing final notice warnings to customers when payments are not being made.
• Instituting legal action when customers fail to pay their debt.
• Responding to customer queries.

Job Qualifications

• They should include these common skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a similar field.
• 2-5 years previous experience working as a Collections Officer.
• Knowledge of payment plans and accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of office and accounting software.
• Patience and resilience.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with state debt collection laws.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough credit assessments of potential clients.
• Review and assess credit applications and make informed decisions on credit approvals.
• Monitor and analyze credit data to determine the risk involved in lending.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of existing customers and provide recommendations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Monitor and track the performance of credit portfolios.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure compliance with credit policies and regulations.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of credit risk models.
• Assess market trends and industry risks that may impact the organization.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve credit processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize credit risk strategies.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support the overall risk management framework of the company.

Your impact:

• Achieved a decrease in default rates within the first year.
• Increased the accuracy of credit assessments leading to a reduction in bad debt.
• Implemented a new credit risk monitoring system resulting in improved risk management.
• Regularly reviewed credit policies to ensure alignment with industry standards.
• Enhanced the efficiency of credit evaluations leading to a faster turnaround time.
• Developed and implemented strategies that increased profitability.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of high-risk accounts resulting in minimized losses.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years proven work experience as a Credit Risk Officer or in a similar role within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of credit risk analysis and management principles.
• Familiarity with credit risk models, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in credit assessments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations.
• Goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The character we’re looking for:

• Results-Driven Achiever: Consistently delivers measurable outcomes and surpasses expectations.
• Analytical Problem Solver: Excels in dissecting complex issues and finding effective solutions.
• Strategic Risk Manager: Plans and executes risk management strategies with foresight.
• Detail-Oriented Executor: Ensures precision and accuracy in all tasks and processes.
• Efficiency Catalyst: Drives streamlined operations and optimized processes for maximum efficiency.
• Proactive Policy Navigator: Navigates and implements policies with foresight and adaptability.