Clearing Officers
Purpose:
The job holder is responsible for risk free handling and prompt processing of clearing cheques including inward and outward clearing and settlement.
Essential Duties:
Raise clearing entries on a daily basis.
Reconcile all clearing accounts on a daily basis.
Perform call back function on all inward clearing checks.
Liaises with relevant parties (e.g. corporate relationship managers and branch managers) to obtain approvals for transactions to be processed.
Provide input/feedback/ideas in order to make improvement to processes and procedure within clearing processing unit.
Coach Branch Officers intermittently on cheque processing
Keep a proper filing system of vouchers, images, etc.
Proactively alerting compliance issues, implement departmental operating instructions to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements and coordinate in regulatory inspections.
Remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to; Reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance or any related field.
Sound knowledge of banking and statutory regulations
Minimum of 2 year working experience in clearing
Strong inter-personal skills to manage customers effectively
Ability to identify, analyze and manage operation risks
Basic PC skills – word processing and spreadsheets
Thorough understanding of the Banks products and customer mandates
Proven accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
How to Apply
Deadline for application is Friday 20th January, 2017. All applicants must submit their applications and Cvs to recruiting@groupenduom.com
