Debt Recovery Officer at Caritas MFB
Confidential
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Debt Recovery Officer
Job Purpose
To assist in executing debt recovery strategy in reducing the Non-Performing Accounts (NPA) portfolio while reporting on NPAs (Write offs, Collections, Security Cover, etc.) on a regular pre-determined basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Track outstanding debts and monitor account status
- Plan and execute course of action to recover owed money
- Locate and contact debtors through structured field visits
- Negotiate payoff deadlines and payment plans
- Enforce remedial measures such as restructuring or legal action as required
- Handle customer questions and complaints professionally
- Identify gaps in recovery systems and recommend solutions
- Build and maintain trust with debtors
- Update account status and database regularly
- Comply with legal requirements when legal action is necessary
- Maintain updated records of debtors unwilling or unable to pay and report to supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 2 years' work experience in a bank as a debt collector (preferred)
- Professional banking qualifications (preferred)
- Proven experience working with targets and tight deadlines
- Knowledge of relevant legal requirements
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Team player mentality
- High integrity and professional conduct