Collection Specialist at CashXpress Nigeria Limited
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 1 week from now
Job description
## Title: Collection Specialist
About the Role
A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Collection Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client accounts, recovering outstanding debts, and maintaining professional standards while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact clients via phone calls, emails, and text messages to discuss due and overdue payments
- Negotiate repayment plans, payment arrangements, and settlements with debtors to resolve outstanding balances
- Review loan agreements, payment histories, and relevant documents to assess account status and determine appropriate collection strategies
- Maintain accurate records of communications, payment agreements, and debt statuses in databases and software systems
- Provide assistance and guidance to clients, answering questions, addressing concerns, and offering options to help them meet their financial obligations
- Recover outstanding debts while maintaining professionalism and compliance with industry regulations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) completion required
- Experience in Debt Collections, Customer Service, or Financial Services (highly recommended)
Essential Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, documentation, and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with computer systems, including spreadsheet software and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms