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Collections Call Centre Manager:AR

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Richmond - Auckland Park
Employment Type:
Permanent
Reference No:
1002257
Location:
Richmond - Auckland Park
Remuneration

Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.

Starting Date

2024/12/19

PLEASE NOTE

- Closing date: 2025/01/10

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for overall collections and management of the AR Collections Centre by effectively utilising technical and other resources to ensure achievement of business unit/departmental strategic objectives.

Minimum Criteria Required

Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Experience

8 -10 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
5 Yrs Management Experience
Call Centre and Telephone system implementation
Project Management Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge

Relevant legislative knowledge
Business processes

Key Performance Areas

• Strategy support and planning: Contributes to and support the AR Team strategy and execution through the analysis and identification of new customer technology, and/or segments.
• Analyze customer needs for the portfolio, securing customer advantages and benefits as well as strategies to improve collections
• Develops and implements business strategies for increased collections in alignment with business unit/departmental strategies
• Participates in internal work groups in order to share know-how, processes and project plans.
• Technology Implementation: Coordinates new launches plans and ensures efficient and effective execution together with the AR Management Team.
• Partnerships: Identifies internal / external partnership opportunities and participates in the implementation and work groups.
• Performance targets: Ensures budget and collection targets are achieved within specified time frames
• Determines collection call centre operational strategies by conducting needs assessments, performance reviews, capacity planning, and cost/benefit analyses; identifying and evaluating state-of-the-art technologies; defining user requirements; establishing technical specifications, and production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; contributing information and analysis to organizational strategic plans and reviews.
• Prepares and presents performance reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in call centre systems; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Drive a culture of client-centricity and a collections CRM across the company to increase collections whilst minimising customer complaints
• Is responsible for project level planning, monitoring and reporting on project performance. Signs , Performs internal project close down; Conducts Post-Implementation Reviews.
• Develops, directs and communicates policies working instructions, standard operating procedures for the department.
• Manages and mentors own staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organisation and are able to achieve their performance objectives.
• Manages credit and collections principles, processes, regulations and standards and communicates any compliance related problems and unresolved processes to the AR Manager.
• Ensures adherence to CQM, training and overall QA standards.
• Ensures compliance with all internal and external audit requirements.

Competencies

Ability to work in a pressured environment
Accountability
Analytical skill
Assertiveness
Attention To Detail
Business acumen
Creative thinking
Conflict management
Customer Orientation
Deadline orientated
Developing staff
Ethical behaviour
Innovative
Problem solving
Professionalism
Results driven
Strategic leadership skills
Time management
Drive (includes energy and stamina) linked to achievement motivation
Teamwork
People Management
Emphasizing Excellence
Managing Processes
Technical Skills
Verbal and written communication
Leadership skills
High EQ

Special Requirements

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