Collection Officer

1 - 5 years

0 - 2 Lacs

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Job DescriptionDivision/Department: Finance and Accounts

Location: Surat

Job Title: Collection Officer

Reports to: Vice President
Type of position:- Full-timeNormal Hours of work:Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pmYou may be required to work additional hours as may be necessary or appropriate to enable you to carry out your duties properly. JOB OBJECTIVES

Collection Officer

  1. Debtor Communication & Negotiation
  • Proactively contact individuals and businesses via phone, email, letters (and field visits when needed) to discuss overdue payments.
  • Understand each debtor's situation with empathy and professionalism.
  • Negotiate structured payment plans that balance debtor capability and company objectives.


  1. Account Monitoring & Reporting
  • Monitor and track delinquent accounts to identify patterns and risks.
  • Prepare and present regular collection reports, forecasts, and strategy recommendations.


  1. Record Management & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and updated records of all communications, agreements, and transactions.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant debt collection laws and internal protocols.


  1. Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, customer service, and accounting teams to reconcile discrepancies and resolve issues.


  1. Legal Escalation & Field Collections
  • Initiate legal action or escalate cases as required, in coordination with legal counsel.
  • Perform field visits when needed, including face-to-face engagement or asset recovery.


JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Tally, QuickBooks, CRM) and Microsoft Excel.


EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience with financial analysis.
  • Fluent verbal and written skills to interact with diverse clients professionally.
  • Active listening and empathetic engagement to foster trust and cooperation.
  • Strong persuasion and negotiation skills to secure payment commitments ethically.
  • Ability to analyze account trends and construct feasible recovery strategies.
  • Resolve disputes or discrepancies with appropriate, compliant solutions.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple accounts to meet collection deadlines.
  • Skilled in using collections systems, CRM tools, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
  • ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure or during difficult interactions.


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