Debt Collection Officer (Grade 10) (Re-Advert) – Municipality of MaronderaMunicipality of Marondera

Job Summary

Applications ore invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above-meow’, hos orison within our organization.
NB: Those who previously applied there is no need to apply.
Reporting to the Accountant Revenue, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Duties And Responsibilities

Key Result Areas
• Keep track of assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts
• Keep track on debtors handed over to lawyers
• Plan course of action to recover outstanding payments
• Locate and contort debtors to inquire of their payment status
• Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans
. Handle questions or complaints
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Create trust relationships with debtors when possible to ovoid future issues
• Update account status and database regularly
• Alert superiors of debtors unwilling or unable to pay when necessary
• Comply with requirements when legal action is unavoidable
• Liaising with council lawyers on debt collection related issues.

Qualifications And Experience

Higher National Diploma in Accountancy/Business Studies or any relevant field (Degree will be an added advantage)
• Diploma in Credit Management or professional qualification in credit management will be on added advantage.
• Experience in the debt collection field is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the Promun System is an added advantage.
• Must possess a clean class four driver’ s licence.
• Being a Member of Institute of Credit Management in Zimbabwe is on added advantage.