Debt Collection Agent
AI summary
Newark Frontiers Ltd, a credit-only microfinance institution, is hiring a Debt Collection Agent in Nairobi to recover outstanding defaulted loans from a large client portfolio. The role has strict daily, weekly and monthly collection targets and reports to the Collections Manager. Candidates should have a diploma, at least 1 year of collections or sales experience, and strong English communication skills.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi with structured 8 to 5 working hours
- Strict daily, weekly and monthly debt collection targets
- Reports to the Collections Manager in a microfinance institution
- Requires diploma and 1-2 years collections, credit or sales experience
- Application requires CV and cover letter with 'DEBT COLLECTION AGENT' on the subject line
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- Required1+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, call_center, no_experienceThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Place your strongest Debt Collection Agent evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Newark Frontiers Ltd and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, call_center, no_experience, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Debt Collection Agent role in sales, call_center?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- Debt collection Agent
- Newark Frontiers Ltd
- Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- 1 week ago
- Easy apply
- New
- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Banking, Finance & Insurance
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- To collect outstanding defaulted loans. The role has strict daily targets, weekly targets and monthly targets.
- Min Qualification:
- Diploma
Experience
- Level:
- Entry level
- Length:
- 1 year
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- in collection/credit or sales and marketing.
- Previous debt collection
- Aggressive
- Critical thinker
- Emotional intelligence( dealing with different personalities)
- Computer Literate and English Proficiency.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to manage stake holders.
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Requirements
- Newark Frontiers limited is a credit only microfinance institution that offers financial solutions to small and medium enterprise (SMEs).
- Reporting to: Collections Manager
- Job Summary
- To collect outstanding defaulted loans. The role has strict daily targets, weekly targets and monthly targets. Productivity is measured by the amounts collected from the non-performing loans.
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- a) Collect outstanding debts as per the targets given.
- b) Negotiation of payment plans and booking Promises to pay (ptp’s)
- c) Consistently follow up on customers to make payments.
- d) Instruct customer on ways of clearing their debt, while communicating to them the importance of paying their debt and consequences of non-payment.
- e) Manage a huge portfolio of clientele in a timely manner
- f) Establish reasons for overdue payments and to review the credit terms for easier settlement of debts.
- g) Respond to customer’s enquiries and complaints.
- h) Provide customers with their correct account details e.g., balances.
- i) Effect the most suitable debt recovery method and techniques.
- j) Maintain high customer service in a timely and efficient manner.
- k) Investigate and resolve any customer queries and complains through verbal or written correspondence in line with Newark policies.
- l) Retain customer loyalty while initiating processes for collection of payments
- m) Preparation of reports as required.
- Qualifications
- Diploma in any related field from a recognized institution with at least 1-2years
