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Job Title: Debt Recovery Officer - Coast

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Sunculture

Starting Salary: Ksh

Apply on or Before: 25 May 2024

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Job Description

The preferred applicant, reporting to the Debt Recovery Manager, is tasked with overseeing the retrieval of defaulted portfolios and the recovery of all assets allocated on credit by SunCulture that have been defaulted upon. This includes sending out demand letters in the field and beginning the process of reclaiming assets for all credits that are not performing according to SunCulture’s PAYG credit policy guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

Take responsibility for reducing delinquency on assigned accounts by:


- Monitoring allocated accounts daily and taking appropriate actions to ensure the collection portfolio remains within acceptable limits, adhering to SunCulture's PAYG credit policy guidelines

- Investigating and resolving customer queries and complaints through verbal or written correspondence in line with SunCulture's PAYG credit policies

- Sending demand letters to defaulters in the field to encourage payment normalization

- Recording new commitments to repay the debt (PTPs), assessing the collectability of the debt, and recommending/initiating the recovery process accordingly

- Contacting defaulting customers via phone calls or visits to negotiate arrears settlements

- Initiating repossession of SunCulture assets when necessary

- Meeting monthly collection targets set by the supervisor

- Identifying and escalating cases of deceased or disabled customers to the Head of Credit for review or collection termination

- Ensuring all work queues are addressed

- Conducting field visit assessments before visiting market areas

- Managing relationships with local authorities and Security Officers

- Planning and organizing field collection drives across all regions

- Providing monthly reports on portfolio performance regarding delinquency

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:


- At least 3-6 years of work experience in debt collection within microfinance, the solar industry, or a related field

- Knowledge of relevant legal requirements and processes in microfinance and credit collections environments, or similar financial institutions

- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines effectively

- Integrity and the capability to work with small-scale farmers in consumer finance across Kenya

- Strong verbal communication skills, including respectful negotiation and clear explanation of decisions

- A target-driven mindset, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities

- A track record of following policies and procedures accurately

- Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities

- Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks

- Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new systems and processes

- Dedication to delivering excellent service

- Proficiency in GSuite and Microsoft Office suites