Manager: Alternative Collections

Industry: Finance / Job Expires: 2024-04-12 00:00:00 / Location: Gauteng

Purpose 

The primary objective of this role is strategically manage the debt counselling business unit and internal systems within the alternative collections environment.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, LLB or a related field.
• Proven experience in collections management, with a strong understanding of collection laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in using collections software and tools.
• Computer literacy  (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, EViews & Stata).

Main duties 

Operations Management

• Manage document inflow and document storage requirements (soft copies as well as hard copies) within turnaround times.
• Responsible for development of improved processes and software technology.
• Manage the debt counselling as well as voluntary mediation administrative processes and data management support function by effectively managing the inflow and processing of documents which includes: DC 17.1 / 17.2 / Proposals/ Court Application / Court Orders and rescheduling of loans profiles.
•  Set direction and provide operational leadership in the following: 
• Management of operations within allocated budget with a focus on cost effective collections.
• Provide input on operational workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ultimately maximise cash collections in line with set targets.
• Effective management of costs in line with approved budgets.
• Manage, review, align and enhance current system processes within the alternative collections business unit to ensure optimisation and compliance of policies and procedures as well as the implementation thereof.
• Provide guidance and assistance to direct reports in respect of the management of their portfolios to enhance performance within Alternative Collections as well as outside alternative collections environment.
• Management reporting – analyse reports against set criteria, including performance, costs, trends, time to cash and submit recommendations to senior management.

Third Party Engagement

• Ensure development of effective relationships with external parties – Debt Counsellors, Administrators, Attorneys, Customers and PDAs.
• Attend to appropriate third-party visits.
• Implementation of operational solutions to enhance service delivery to the industry.

People Management

• Plan, organise and control team operations. 
• Inspire / motivate staff by recognising and rewarding for optimum performance.
• Manage performance of individuals.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Provide corrective measures.
• Manage and resolve conflict amongst direct reports.
• Identify training needs and organise training / coaching initiatives across operational areas.
• Manage personal development plans (PDP’s).
• Provide recommendations on resourcing for capacity planning.
• Manage disciplinary issues and get the necessary approval for instituting formal hearings.

System processes and campaign management

• Strategic alignment of current system processes within the alternative collections.
• business unit to ensure optimisation and compliance of policies and procedures as well as the implementation thereof.
• Identify, design and implement automation capabilities within the processing space.
• Ensure that all systems are operating effectively and optimally.
• Provide guidance and assistance to direct reports in respect of the management of their portfolios to enhance performance within alternative collections environment.
• Manage various campaigns and projects/pilot projects as well as tracking of success rates to ensure maximum benefit vs. costs.

Ad hoc Projects and Reports 

• Manage ad hoc projects assigned.
• Assist with ad hoc reports if and when required.
• Attend monthly divisional meetings, provide input/reporting and share knowledge.

Customer 

• Create and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing advice and assistance.
• Create understanding of the ‘real’ versus ‘perceived’ need through experience and 
• expertise while complying with company polices legislation and regulations.
• Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone communications and/or face to face meetings.
• Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times.
• Treat internal and external customers fairly at all times.

Location: Midrand

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply please send your CV to itumeleng@heitha.co.za & refilwe@heitha.co.za