Assistant Legal Collection Officer - Nairobi, Kenya - HCS Affiliates Group Recruitment
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
HCS Affiliates Group, is a one-stop human resources and management consultancy organization, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
JOB SUMMARY
Our Client, a financial services provider seeks to recruit an Assistant Legal Collections Officer.Reporting to: Legal Collections OfficerQualifications and Education requirementsAn LLB qualification with at least two years relevant experience or must have at least 4 years' experience in Debt collecting and credit management, being a Certified Credit Professional will be an advantageShe/he will have to be familiar with litigation proceedings, Rules of the High Court and Magistrate's Court and Company Law, The National Credit Act and Consumer Protection ActShe/he must have a strong network in the court system and land officesThe person must have excellent negotiation and communication skills and must have knowledge and experience of liquidations, sequestrations, credit management and debt collecting.CompetenciesDeciding and Initiating ActionAdhering to Principles and Value PeoplePresenting and Communicating InformationWriting and ReportingApplying Expertise and TechnologyApplicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: with Assistant Legal Collections Officer on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries
RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing the non-performing, active legal control and bad debt portfoliosManaging the litigations process including but not limited to:Brief Attorneys to institute litigation, liquidation, sequestration, eviction and auction proceedingsLiaise with borrowers make settlement agreements offers and payment arrangementsLiaise with vendors including but not limited with attorneys, liquidators, valuers, property agents and auctioneersAttend to drafting of internal processing documentsAttend to drafting demand letters, formal letters to borrowers or their representatives and settlement agreementsManage repossessed property portfolioGive weekly feedback on the progress of matter
REQUIRED SKILLS
Written communication, Contractual negotiations, E-mail and internet, Contract drafting and preparation, Communication, Legal analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree