We are looking for a Legal Debt Collector / Legal Recoveries Specialist for a National Company in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent NQ 4 certificate
PC literate – intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 months legal debt collection
Above average accuracy and attention to detail skills in order to maintain high standards in work output (Detailed Oriented)
Applicants must be self-motivated and comfortable working in a team environment
Ability to reconcile complex accounts, assess and process large volumes of outstanding and unpaid accounts
Deadline driven individual able to perform under high pressure in a fast paced environment
Flexible to adapt to changes in daily routine on short notice
Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
Excellent written communication skills
Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
An organised and methodical approach
Solution-driven and able to think quickly
Fluent in English
Utilises self-management techniques in order to proactively improve own performance

Purpose of Position:
As Legal Recoveries Specialist you will manage the company’s legal collections process end to end ensuring business outcomes are met in line with prescribed policies and best practice. When a Credit Controller has exhausted all reasonable attempts to recover the outstanding debt, the account is handed over to LRS. The effectiveness of a LRS is measured against average debtors’ days for the accounts assigned to the LRS as well as the ability to reach collection targets set by management.

Salary is market related