National Development Bank (NDB),Senior Collections Officer Jobs in Botswana

Main purpose of the job

The National Development Bank wishes to invite applications from
suitably qualified and experienced individuals motivated by challenge for the
above position that is tenable in Francistown.

Reporting
to the Credit Portfolio Manager, this supervisory role ensures the effective
reduction of bad debts in order to maintain

the level of arrears within the
stipulated levels. The officer will also be charged with effecting and
supervising the debt collection process and the management of all staff within
the debt recovery function. Another key function will be to render advice on
issues related to the debt recovery process.

Key Performance Areas

To
undertake and manage the processes of collecting bad debts from client
after they have been handed over to the debt recovery division.
To
effectively monitor the bad debt portfolio and be proactive in
recommending appropriate cases for foreclosure.
To
identify and recommend appropriate cases for write offs and ensure
objective and effective application of the write off policy.
To
initiate and conduct litigation proceedings against loan defaulters for
recovery of bad debts.
To
ensure speedy resolution of client queries in order to bring about
successful recovery of debt.
To
ensure management of client’s payment proposals and implement effective
mechanisms for the recovery of debts.
To
manage the integrity and accuracy of data on bad debts.
To
ensure that debt recovery proceedings comply with the Bank’s policy on
debt recovery.
To
ensure adherence to all company/business policies and procedures
To
produce reports that confirms progress of bad debt recovery.

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s
Degree in Law or equivalent
Relevant
professional qualification will be advantageous
Knowledge
of financial statements interpretation and cash flow analysis
Must
have a minimum of 4 years related experience/ exposure in civil litigation
and debt recovery ideally within a Banking/financial environment.

Competencies

Results/
Delivery Orientated
High
level of professionalism/integrity
Strong
business communication
People
Management
Financial
Management
Negotiation
and Problem Solving
Interpersonal
and Leadership
Debt
collection experience
Basic
proficiency in MS Office

Remuneration

The Bank
offers competitive remuneration

Closing date and application
instructions

Interested and qualified individual should send their applications
(cover letter including 3 referees, CV and certified copies of qualifications)
to the following address no later than 19 November 2016.

Post: Head of Human Resources

National Development Bank

P O Box 225

Gaborone

Physical address: Development House

Queens Road, Main Mall

Gaborone

Email: Recruitment@ndb.bw

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.