Collections Officer @ Palmpay Limited

Job Position: Collections Officer

Job Location: Allen, Ikeja - Lagos

Employment Type: Contract

Role Summary

We are looking for a collections officer to assist with the collection of outstanding overdrafts.

The collections officer will contact clients and inform them of their overdrafts, negotiate payment plans, and ensure payments are made as soon as possible.

To ensure success as a collections officer, you should have excellent communication, negotiation, mathematical skills, and attention to detail.

A skilled Collections Officer should be able to reduce company losses by encouraging customers to pay their overdue bills.

Responsibilities

Reviewing the company debtor list.

Contacting customers and informing them of their overdue bills.

Advising customers on their payment options and suggesting methods of payment.

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.

Contacting lawyers and insurance agencies to facilitate payments.

Requirements

BSc, HND or an ND holder in accounting, business management, or a similar field.

Excellent negotiating skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with state debt collection laws.

Knowledge of payment plans and accounting procedures.

Knowledge of office and accounting software.

Patience and resilience.

Previous experience working as a Collections Officer.

Application Closing Date

20th August, 2024.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: abiona.morenikeji@palmpay-inc.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Salary: ₦150,000.00

Category: Business And Finance

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Contract

Qualification: Graduate

Experience: Senior Level

Work Type: Onsite