Credit Officer
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Lendha is hiring a Credit Officer to manage debt collection processes, drive customer acquisition across e-commerce, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services sectors, and support loan portfolio growth through proper credit appraisal and account monitoring. The role involves contacting delinquent customers via phone, email, and field visits, compiling collection reports, and recommending next steps. The position is based in Lagos State (Ikotun) and one other location in Nigeria.
- Debt collection and loan portfolio management role
- Customer acquisition across multiple sectors including e-commerce and healthcare
- Fieldwork and client visits required
- Bachelor's or HND in any discipline with NYSC certificate required
- Competitive salary and flexible work environment
- Based in Lagos State (Ikotun) and one other location
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- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, Credit, CollectionsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Manage the debt collection processes and work with analysts to develop, recommend, and enact payment plans to eliminate client debt in an agreed timeframe aligned with Lendha’s collections policy.
Customer Acquisition: Present, promote and sell Lendha’s products using solid negotiations to existing and prospective clients across relevant sectors, including but not limited to companies in the e-commerce, consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services industries.
Loan Portfolio Growth. Support the evaluation of loans given to customers by ensuring that credit appraisals are completed properly and uphold monitoring of accounts to identify outstanding debts. Review terms of contract and service with client and clearly communicate various payment options. Work cooperatively with other departments to best determine how to balance both the customer's and Lendha's needs.
Debt Settlements: Accurately maintain client records and manage all past due accounts and determine the appropriate collection action to be taken for each individual client. Collect delinquent accounts by contacting customers via telephone, email, and visiting the place of business. Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports on the status of delinquent accounts, collection activity, and accounts receivable status. Report progress of collections to Supervisor, make recommendations for next steps and write-offs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Higher National Diploma in any discipline from an accredited polytechnic or University with NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC Exclusion Letter.
- Real motivation to work and grow in a performance-based environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Good computer skills
- Taste for fieldwork
- Good relationship and communication skills with strong team spirit
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- Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
- Flexible work environment.
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- Work on exciting and challenging projects with the latest technologies.
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