Zonal Team Lead Kogi

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Ignite Energy Access is actively recruiting for a Zonal Team Lead position in Kogi. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 4 years • Educational Background: HND or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Kogi

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Financial professionals like Zonal Team Lead are vital for organizational stability, compliance with Nigerian regulations, and economic development. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Zonal Team Lead position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 4 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with HND • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Zonal Team Lead

Location: Kogi

Employment Type: Full-time Job Purpose / Mission

Ignite Energy Access is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and disciplined Customer Finance Zonal Team Lead with a passion for Recovery, Stakeholder’s management, entrepreneurship, renewable energy and financial inclusion. This position is a key role within the Customer Finance Department of a fast-paced start up on the front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology. This role requires individuals to work under limited supervision, perform duties associated with locating unreachable customers, direct interaction with customers, and where necessary, deactivating non-paying customers while giving good customer experience.

Reach a minimum of all quantitative and qualitative targets set by the customer finance department on Bounce backs, Reactivations and Repossession. Keep the Write-off Value within an acceptable threshold as defined by the Customer

Develop a scalable credit portfolio maintenance and recovery process for the Region. Monthly performance review and training for performance improvement with the Customer finance representative team within the region. Manage repayment Payment integration within the respective regions.

 Recruitment and Training:

Recruit and maintain Collection agents that will drive the achievement of the set target. Conduct Credit Training activities for Each region on recovery activities. Recruit and maintain Collection agents that will drive the achievement of the set target Analyze credit data on sales results and develop operational plans and to address performance gaps and improvement.

Facilitate Usage and implementation of Credit Management Tools within the Region. Carry out Credit assessment check and make informed credit decision for High End Kits. Conduct Credit compliance during field visits to all regions. Carry out on the spot assessment of Credit compliance of the field team. Analyze credit data on sales results and develop operational plans and to address performance gaps and improvement.

Reach all quantitative and qualitative targets set by the customer finance department on Late to first payment, bounce backs, Repossession and Payment Agents. Carry out a quarterly credit Campaign that keeps all Credit metrics within acceptable threshold. Conduct Weekly recovery Committees with all Stakeholders within the Region. Ensure Team’s participation and every Credit related activity (Field Clinic, Credit Campaign) within the region of coverage. In collaboration with the Business Stakeholders department, will work with our customers to understand their needs and provide improvement to seamless and better payment channel in the zone/region. Manage additional ad hoc tasks as assigned by Customer Finance Department.

Qualification

HND / BSc Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.

2- 4 years working in similar renewable energy or related field experience is a plus. 2 - 3 years’ experience as a Loan recovery Manager is an added advantage Experience in leading a team, and ability to work with and manage a dispersed team in rural communities.

Language(s):

English. Hausa

Highly Skilled in customer relations, negotiations and problem solving. Ability to build relationships with colleagues, cross-functional counterparts, external business partners and other middle managers Stong Analytical skills. Pay attention to details. A good proficiency of Data Analytics Tools (Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Excel).

14th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title and Location as the subject of the mail.