Accounts Officer – Debt Collection. – Impact Managements Solutions Africa | - 2015

The Accounts Officer Debt Collection will be responsible for field debt collection and processing all accounts in debt.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Chasing outstanding debts on the field to ensure that debts are settled with the allocated credit terms
Responsible for investigating and resolving queries relating to nonpayment of invoices.
Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets.
Works closely with debt collectors in relation to overdue debts
Support the Credit controller on all debtor matters
In charge of negotiating payment plans with debtors
Resolving debt related queries and disputes
Regular follow up all outstanding debts for specific customer accounts
Ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures of the credit control department
Ensure that collections are done in a timely manner
In charge of the daily management of debts and collections
Take full accountability of all allocated accounts
Meeting monthly and yearly targets
Perform any other related roles as may be allocated from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should preferably hold a Degree in Finance Management or related Qualification.
At least two years’ experience
Excellent communication, data analysis and numerical skills
Practical Credit control experience with busy office
Result oriented, self-motivated and energetic.
Computer literacy skills i.e. working knowledge of accounting packages
Possess the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
The candidate must be a good team player

Age: Above 30 years old