Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Collections Assistant to manage and recover customer accounts receivable, conducting follow-ups, contacting clients, coordinating resolutions, and preparing reports.
Key Highlights:
1. Experience in collections at customs agencies
2. Intermediate Excel skills for management and reporting
3. Communication and negotiation skills with clients
**Requirements:**
* Technical or university studies in Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
* Minimum 1 year of experience in collections departments at customs agencies.
* Familiarity with the SINTAD system (not mandatory).
* Intermediate-level Excel proficiency (mandatory).
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Organization, responsibility, and results orientation.
**Responsibilities:**
* Conduct daily follow-up on customer accounts with outstanding balances.
* Contact customers by phone, email, or other means to collect overdue invoices.
* Record and update payment information and payment commitments in the system.
* Prepare collections reports and flag potential bad debt risks.
* Coordinate with the accounting and commercial departments to resolve specific cases or complaints.
* Assist in drafting collection letters and other related documents.
**Competencies:**
* Teamwork
* Negotiation ability and customer service orientation.
* Ability to handle difficult situations with a customer-focused approach.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Standard employment regime; payroll registration from day one.
Position type: Full-time, Permanent
Workplace: On-site employment