Recoveries Agent

Nairobi,

Permanent

Opportunities

Job Details

Closing Date 17 August 2026
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Financial Services
Job functional area
Operations

Job Description

 
About Unifi

Boldly different. Fiercely human. Proudly African. 
Unifi is redefining credit in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels.  We make life easy for our clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Tanzania. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even more.  As one of the fastest-growing lenders in Africa, we combine exceptional client service with the very best tech and data analytics. 

Purpose of the role
To maximize debt recovery by engaging debtors, negotiating sustainable repayment solutions, and monitoring adherence to agreed payment plans. The role is responsible for ensuring timely collections, maintaining accurate records, resolving collection-related queries, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve recovery targets while delivering a professional customer experience.

Responsibilities
•Contact debtors via phone, email, and written correspondence to negotiate and secure repayment arrangements.
•Review contracts and supporting documentation to assess liability and determine recoverability.
•Negotiate amicable debt settlement solutions based on individual case circumstances.
•Establish, monitor, and enforce adherence to agreed repayment schedules.
•Maintain consistent and professional communication with debtors and stakeholders.
•Track, analyze, and report on recoveries performance and statistics.
•Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize the collections process.
•Resolve collection-related inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
•Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activities and communications.

Requirements
•Diploma in any business course
•One year’s experience in debt collection and related fieldwork activities.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with debtors.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
•Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in record-keeping.
•Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
•Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues related to debt recovery.
•Should be able to frequently juggle multiple tasks and priorities while providing multiple innovative solutions and improved solutions where needed.

Remuneration 
  • Basic salary with great monthly performance incentives
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Unifi is redefining personal credit with innovations that will make life easy for 1 million clients by 2025.

We’re optimistic about the future and have conviction in the potential of the African continent and its people.

Unifi