Assistant Manager Collections
The Assistant Manager Collections will play a vital role in driving the company's collection strategies and performance. This position involves managing a team, analyzing trends, and implementing effective recovery plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of collection processes, billing, and debt recovery, with the ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving collection goals.
- Oversee and manage the collection team, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal guidelines.
- Analyze collection trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance recovery performance.
- Develop and manage field collection channels, optimizing processes for efficient debt recovery.
- Monitor and control the accounts receivable portfolio, ensuring timely and full collection of receivables.
- Communicate with customers to address billing issues, discrepancies, and facilitate timely payments.
- Prepare and present regular reports on collection activities, progress, and key performance indicators.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures for collecting debts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Negotiate with clients in non-payment cases, finding amicable solutions and ensuring timely debt resolution.
- Predict and monitor financial credit risks, implementing measures to mitigate potential losses.
- Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and promptly, maintaining data integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in collections, with a proven track record of successful debt recovery.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in billing procedures, collection techniques, and debt recovery strategies.
- Knowledge of legal aspects related to collections and debt recovery in India.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients.
- Proficient in MS Office and relevant collection software.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings or client consultations.