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Credit collections agent, Finance

4 days ago 2 years KES 28,750 - 30,000 Nairobi Non Remote Expire in 6 days

Openings: 1

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Job Description
Job Role

 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Rent Collection & Recovery 

Monitor and track tenant payments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. 

Engage directly with tenants to follow up on outstanding rent via phone calls, physical visits, and digital reminders. 

Implement debt recovery plans and structured payment schedules for tenants in arrears. 

Maintain and update tenant accounts, flagging defaulters and advising on next steps. 

2. Delinquency Mitigation & Legal Coordination 

Generate and organize lists of tenants based on the severity of delinquency. 

Serve demand letters and legal summons for defaulting tenants where necessary. 

Collaborate with legal officers, chiefs, and enforcement officers to escalate chronic defaulters. 

Provide field reports and evidence to support legal processes. 

3. Estate Oversight & Team Supervision 

Supervise estate agents and cleaners assigned to your estate block and compile their weekly reports. 

Conduct physical visits to estates to verify tenant presence, lease compliance, and recovery efforts. 

Lead daily morning briefs with collection and field teams to align on collection priorities and routes. 

 

4. Tenant Data Management 

Confirm and update tenant information including next of kin, phone numbers, lease terms, and property status. 

Conduct skip tracing to locate tenants who have vacated or changed contacts. 

Review and interpret lease agreements to determine obligations and enforce terms. 

5. Reporting & Systems Use 

Submit daily, weekly, and monthly collection reports to management. 

Prepare strategies, proposals, and presentations for improved recovery performance. 

Maintain diligent use of assigned devices (phones, tablets) and software systems for tracking rent payments. 

Ensure tenant data and financial records are updated in the rental management system. 

6. Internal Collaboration 

Work closely with the cashier, estate supervisors, legal team, and client relations team to support integrated collection workflows. 

Offer insights to the Finance and Property teams to improve landlord reporting and cash flow predictability. 

 

Qualification

Role Summary 

The Credit Controller plays a pivotal role in securing consistent rental income for landlords through proactive rent collection, arrears recovery, tenant engagement, and credit risk mitigation. This role combines field enforcement, systems tracking, account reconciliation, and cross-functional coordination to achieve 100% rent collection. 

 

Qualifications and Experience 

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Credit Management, or a related field. 
  • A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in debt or rent collection, preferably in the property or real estate sector. 
  • Debt collection certification or credit management training is an added advantage. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic accounting software. 
  • Familiarity with property management software or ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, Rentec, Buildium). 

 

Key Competencies 

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
  • Field-oriented with high emotional intelligence and tact in dealing with tenants. 
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and manage conflict. 
  • Attention to detail in reporting and recordkeeping. 
  • Self-motivated, organized, and target-driven. 
  • Strong ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information. 

 

Key Skills
Must have
Debt Collection & Negotiation Skills Field Operations & Enforcement Experience Reporting & Analytical Proficiency Communication & Conflict Resolution System & Data Management Competency CRM & Collections Systems Proficiency Delinquency Management
About The Company

Accurex is a HR Consulting company with focus on enabling Startups, Private, NGOs, and Tech-driven enterprises to address their HR needs through one-stop beskope recruitment, onboarding, training, contract and performance management, coaching, upto retirement/separation. This is made possible through our robust HRMIS and our team of dedicated experts.


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Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Last Date

30th Jun 2025

Education

Education Level

Bachelor

Professional Qualification

Not Required