Loan Recovery / Collections Specialist at Renda Africa


Renda is a technology solution that aggregates and digitizes access to the end-to-end logistics and fulfillment infrastructure that enables businesses to scale seamlessly and efficiently across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Loan Recovery / Collections Specialist

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

  • SCALE is Renda’s Value-Added Services (VAS) and credit platform that powers essential mobility solutions such as vehicle repairs, fueling, insurance, CNG conversion, and financing.
  • Through SCALE, we support drivers, fleet owners, and operators with access to tailored financial and operational services.
  • We are seeking a diligent and result-oriented Loan Collection/Recovery Specialist to support the timely repayment of loans and enforce agreed repayment terms.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, persistence, and a commitment to maintaining professionalism while driving results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with SCALE beneficiaries to recover outstanding loan repayments.
  • Educate beneficiaries on repayment terms, timelines, and the implications of default.
  • Negotiate and document revised payment plans where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate logs of repayment efforts and report daily activities.
  • Escalate unresolved or high-risk accounts following internal recovery protocols.
  • Collaborate with the finance, risk, and VAS teams to reconcile account statuses.
  • Ensure all recovery efforts comply with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Loan recovery rate (%).
  • Repayment promise-to-actual conversion rate.
  • Number of successful recoveries per period.
  • Accuracy and timeliness of recovery reports.
  • Compliance with escalation and documentation procedures.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

  • Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in loan collection, debt recovery, or credit control.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and persistence.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple accounts, and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with basic reporting tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel).
  • Fluency in English (local language proficiency is an added advantage).

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@renda.co using the Job Title as the subject of the email.