Specialist for Rent Collection

Description

• Send monthly invoices to tenants in accordance with contract terms and the agreed settlement schedule, ensuring their timely delivery;
• Verify the accuracy of invoice amounts and applied payments against contract terms and tenants' monthly revenue and turnover data;
• Address tenant inquiries and disputes regarding invoices, coordinating corrections with the Finance and Leasing departments;
• Reconcile incoming payments with the Finance department and allocate them to the respective tenant accounts and invoices;
• Contact tenants for overdue payments and implement collection measures within authorized limits: send reminders and formal notices, agree on payment schedules, apply late fees, utilize deposits or bank guarantees, and escalate cases to the Legal department;
• Analyze tenants' payment behavior, outstanding balances, accounts receivable, as well as sales and overall performance indicators to timely identify, assess, report potential collection and contract risks, and propose appropriate actions;
• Monitor payment terms, contract durations, and key dates for lease agreements, ensuring coordination with relevant departments for contract renewals, extensions, and terminations;
• Maintain accurate records and update account statuses; prepare weekly collection reports, and monthly reports on contracts, management, and accounts receivable forecasts;
• Track key collection performance indicators (e.g., share of overdue debt in the collection ratio), compare results against targets, and identify improvement opportunities;
• Conduct comparative and commercial analyses, providing analytical information and recommendations to the Leasing and other departments to support business decisions, sustainable tenant cooperation, and portfolio efficiency;
• Collaborate with Finance, Leasing, Legal, Mall Management, and other departments to resolve collection issues and ensure compliance with contractual obligations; organize and participate in meetings with departments and tenants to discuss accounts receivable, payment performance, and agreed action plans;
• Monitor the dynamics of footfall in shopping malls and share monthly footfall data with tenants.

Requirements

• Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in accounts receivable management, debt collection, finance, or a similar field;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel;
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems is preferred;
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, accounts receivable management, invoice processing, and financial reporting;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare reports;
• Fluent in Azerbaijani and English; knowledge of Russian is a plus;
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and time management skills, ability to establish effective coordination with internal departments and external partners.

Job type - Full-time

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