Collection Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning rural-tech company serving rural India
and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the
energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The CEO has been
recognised by TIME magazine as one of the 100 climate leaders in the world. The
company’s AI-powered rural platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households,
commercial customers, institutions and small factories. It also delivers a range of other
products and services, including e-commerce and credit-financing of branded appliances for
home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the
agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to superchange economic growth and social well-
being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved. 
Husk’s knowledge of rural markets, broad footprint in off-grid and weak grid communities,
and on-the-ground operations give it a distinct advantage in providing affordable and tailored
solutions to rural consumers, especially the 700 million worldwide who still live without
access to electricity.

Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled experienced and dynamic Collections Manager with 6-8
years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading our
credit collection efforts, managing a team of collection executives, and ensuring timely and
effective recovery of outstanding debts. The successful candidate will possess strong
leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in credit and collections management.
What this will entail:

  • Own and lead the collections process for both B2B and B2C segments, ensuring timely and efficient recovery of outstanding payments.
  • Develop and implement robust collections strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize recovery rates and reduce delinquency.
  • Recruit, Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of collection agents, ensuring high performance and compliance with company policies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and customers, addressing queries and resolving issues related to overdue accounts.
  • Onboard, coordinate and evaluate third party collection agencies.
  • Prepare and run reports, analyse data pertaining to collections and use insights to streamline collection processes.
  • Work closely with other departments, such as Sales, Customer Service, and Finance, to streamline collections processes and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with collections, including fraud and NPA.

Qualifications

Who should apply:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. A master's. Degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
  • 6-8 years of experience in credit and collections.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google workspace.
  • Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to adapt to diverse environments and work collaboratively in team.
  • Candidates with experience in credit collection.

Additional Information

Location of this role is Patna, Bihar.

Travelling is also required.