PERSONAL DETAILS
House No. *** Eucaplyptus Avenue
Kalulushi Township, Kalulushi Zambia
Mobile: +260-***-******, 260-***-***-***
Email: ady5pu@r.postjobfree.com
BRIEF PROFILE AND CAREER OBJECTIVES
As a debt officer/credit officer with experience for over 17 years of experience and knowledge in the financial sector. I am a good negotiator who is able to work in a very fast-paced environment and adapt to situations. I am able to collect debt in compliance with external and internal regulations in order to meet team and personal goals. My strength lies in the deep understanding of the fundamentals of debt management and management skills. I have established myself with an outstanding progressive professional track record. With a view to further develop my career at a senior management role, I wish to apply my academic/professional qualifications and skills set experience in a challenging new role and organization. KEY SKILLS
+17-year career experience in credit and debt
Strong communication skills that have been developed over customer service for over 17 years
Dedicated to recovering debt that is rightfully owed to the bank
Management experience to train, coach, lead a result driven team to deliver exceptional results
Team player and able to collaborate with others
Knowledgeable about complex commercial real corporate transactions
Strong communicator who is able to describe complex terms in easy-to-understand ways and listen to the client needs better understand the financial assistance we can offer.
Goal and deadline oriented with the emphasis on accuracy, timely and relevance of information needed for decision making
Good understanding on compliance and adherence to financial regulations and legislation as well a working knowledge to understand key financial performance indices for marketing purpose.
Extensive organisation, administration, scheduling and delegation capabilities.
Strong computer skills and conversant with Microsoft Office, Email and Internet usage.
Conversant with standard information processing software. MAGDALENE MANGHOBO CHABUKA
BWEUPE
CAREER SUMMARY
• Regional Sales Manager – Dec 2022 to date
Lutandi Enterprises Limited
• Debt officer – Sept 2017 to Oct 2022
Zambia National Building Society
Credit Officer – Jan 2011 to Aug 2017
Zambia National Building Society
• Bank Clerk– 2005 to Dec 2010
Zambia National Building Society
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
December 2022 to date – Lutandi Enterprises Limited –Regional Sales Manager Northern Region with the following responsibilities
Generating new client business opportunities as well as identification of new opportunities for growth within existing clients
Achieve set sales targets
Analyzing and preparing due diligence for new opportunities and activities
Negotiate contracts and support the transition from client acquisition to projects delivery phase
Engage with customers to understand their needs in order to create relevant proposals
Support management with planning
Perform market research
Follow up on lost business
Manage and maintain budgets
Managing office filing systems, developing and implementing new administrative systems such as record management
Overseeing recruitment including training and induction of new staff
Recording office expenditure and managing the budget
Staff development and training
January 2017 to Oct 2022 – Zambia National Building Society – Debt officer with the following responsibilities
• Execute adequate and timely collection and instigate recovery activities in order to minimize risk costs and optimize returns
• Investigate payment arrears in the portfolio and code debtor appropriately in order to determine following collection process steps
• Communicate with debtors by telephone and in writing to manage debtors and arrears process
• Identify quality adjustment requests, complete documentation packages and utilise company underwriting guidelines to approve or reject the request
• Record debtor and arrears history in order to ensure a complete file as a sound basis for decision making during collection/recovery
• Negotiating payments while continuing to build a positive relationship with customers
• Manage collection of debt with a high level of persuasiveness and professionalism
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders and authorities
• Manage positive customer relationship and minimize bad debt exposure
• Responsible for calling customers who are over 30 days past due to set up payment plans
• Assist in developing guidelines for special recovery projects that are initiated from time to time
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Jan 2011 to Aug 2017 – Zambia National Building Society – Credit officer with the following responsibilities:
Set credit standards for lending and inform credit analysts of the proper procedures
Perform regulatory audits to ensure all policies and procedures follow the law.
Analysed credit information to determine whether or not to provide a loan to specific customers.
Perform Customer relationship management (CRM) with a view of attending to customer complaints to increase satisfaction levels and grow company footprint in Zambia
Prepared reports indicating loan recommendations for loan officers
Collaborated with credit checkers from other financial institutions to gather information about potential creditors.
Facilitated biannual seminar on new financial procedures for employees.
Provided educational materials to clients to help them understand the financial choices that best suits their need
Gave detailed loan information to clients such as interest rates, lending terms and loan limits.
Created debt payment plans to help clients reach their financial goals.
Advised clients on mortgage information such as mortgage delinquency, foreclosure prevention, buying a home and renting a home
Facilitated monthly talks and seminars on managing personal finances for our client base.
2005 to Dec +2010 – Zambia National Building Society– Bank Clerk with the following responsibilities
• Interacted with customers on a daily basis, fulfilling requests, answering queries and providing advise accordingly
• Implemented active listening and comprehensive practices at all times
• Created and managed budgets
• Performed all duties handling money carefully and responsibly to prevent errors or misunderstandings
• Maintained top position in customer interaction efficiency for the duration of my position
• Filled out paperwork and other administrative duties on a daily basis
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration – Zambia Catholic University
• Grade 12 Certificate Chipembi Girls Secondary School PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
TOP FLOOR
• Certificate of Participation in Leadership skills Training ZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY
• Certificate in Demonstration at work place first Aid REFERENCES
Branch Manager Society House
Maxwell Sichilongo
Zambia National Building Society
P.O Box 30420
Phone Number: +260********* or +260-***-******
Email: ady5pu@r.postjobfree.com
Managing Director
Febby Mbewe Moomba
Lutandi Enterprises Limited
Phone Number: +260-***-***-***
ady5pu@r.postjobfree.com
Head of Department
Bright Kaira
Catholic University of Zambia
Phone Number:+260-***-***-***
ady5pu@r.postjobfree.com