SWIFT CLERK – BancABC Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION

Business Unit: Banking Operations & Process Optimisation
Geographical Area: Zimbabwe
Department : Treasury Operations
Vacancy Manager : Assistant Manager: Swift

PURPOSE
Work closely with Treasury Back office, International Banking, CIB and Compliance Department to ensure optimum efficiency and satisfactory turnaround times of all SWIFT messages.
Adhering to department Service Level Agreement.

Main Focus Areas
Efficient capturing of messages in SWIFT Alliance LITE 2 and SWIFT ONLINE within prescribed time, filling in all required fields, correct addresses, amounts and commendable layout.
Capturing of data in FCUBS and Perago systems.
Ensuring outgoing Telegraphic Transfer (TT) confirmations are periodically sent to internal clients.
Have knowledge of various message categories in SWIFT.

Meeting all deadlines and value dates.
Distribution of incoming TT messages to respective departments.
Attending to queries and ensuring that there are resolved.
Adhering to SWIFT regulations.
Ensuring that all outgoing messages are recorded and reconciled.

Reduction of operational losses through minimising error rate.
Filing.
Any other duties assigned by superiors.

REQUIREMENTS
Relevant tertiary education in Accounting, Finance and Banking and Finance or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of experience in Operations Department.
Excellent knowledge of processes and procedures, specifically within a banking or treasury operation environment.
Excellent oral and written skills in English.
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft packages.

Skills and Competencies
Must be methodical and must be able to focus attention to detail.
Positive attitude
Customer service mentality
Efficient time management

Ambitious and energetic, able to get things done
Confident and resilient
Excellent communicator and motivator
Ability to understand and meet internal business needs
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent listening skills

Job Related Knowledge
Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues typical for the country banking system.