Listing expires November 20, 2026
DEBT COLLECTOR
THE COMPANY
The Times Group Ltd, established in 1895, is the biggest and leading Media House in Malawi. It is also the only 360 degrees Media House in the country. Divisions operating under The Times Group Ltd are Times Print, Dzuka Publishing Company, Times Television, Times Radio, TimesCom, Times Courier and Times360Malawi.
The Times Group is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of DEBT COLLECTOR (1).
KEY OBJECTIVE
To ensure effective management and timely recovery of outstanding debts and strengthen credit control through proper monitoring, reporting and management of debtor accounts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing and dispatching debtors’ statements to customers within one week after the end of each month
- Delivery of invoices to credit customers
- Collecting outstanding payments and managing the debt portfolio
- Preparing and submitting weekly debtors’ reports
- Ensuring that all credit notes are properly authorised, supported by adequate documentation, centralised and filed sequentially
- Allocating receipts to individual debtors’ accounts accurately
- Providing timely feedback to the immediate supervisor or departmental manager on any challenges encountered in executing duties
- Ensuring effective time management and adherence to deadlines
- Upholding the Group’s professional image, values and standards of conduct
KEY COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should have:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Strong collection, negotiation and follow-up skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial records
- Ability to manage customer accounts and work towards collection targets
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position and an up-to-date CV to: jobapplications@times.mw clearly indicating the position in the subject line. Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, 20th November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
The Times Group Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.