Job Description:

Collections Officer 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 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.
• Contacting lawyers and insurance agencies to facilitate payments.

Collections Officer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or a similar field.
• Previous experience working as a Collections Officer.
• 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.

Industry:

Property

Category:

Real Estate Development

Skills: