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Transfer Assistant Company Information
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Contact Email sagicorjobs@careerjamaica.com
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Sagicor Bank Jamaica Ltd.
Category Banking/Finance
Posted 16-09-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing 16-09-2024
Stop Publishing 21-09-2024
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"
 
Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Centralized Business Support team in the capacity of:
Transfer Assistant
Location: Kingston
As a Transfer Assistant, you will:
  • Process Inward and Outward clearing (local and foreign currency) cheques and other documents received from other banks and branches.
  • Attend the Clearing house sessions held daily to exchange items processed by the branches.
  • Update the Treasury and Trade Services teams with local and foreign clearing figures exchanged.
  • Attend clearinghouse sessions daily to exchange other bank cheques for Sagicor cheques.
  • Provide the relevant departments with clearing figures daily.
  • Capture Inward clearing items according to established procedures.
  • Dispatch Inward clearing Items to the Validation unit.
  • Open proof bags and record receipt of items in dual custody.
  • Sort and dispatch contents of bags to the relevant branches and departments.
  • Correct and balance imaged batches received from branches to ensure the meeting of Automated Clearing House schedules.
  • Power encode out ward clearing items to verify receipt of imaged items.
  • Batch and balance local and foreign exchange outward clearings for each bank and pack the relevant bags.
  • Prepare Bank of Jamaica clearinghouse statements for all currencies.
  • Process foreign exchange clearing items.
  • Process entries for referrals, material defects and rejected items ensuring that the relevant general ledgers and client accounts are correctly updated.
  • Collect service charges for payroll processing.
  • Balance and clear all outstanding items in the suspense general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and dispatch cheque book orders to the branches within the agreed service level agreements.
  • Meet the recourse period outlined in the JCBA Clearinghouse Rules of all clearing items processed.
  • Complete monthly reports within stipulated deadlines.
  • Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.
What do you need?
  • Minimum of a diploma in a relevant discipline or six (6) CSEC subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Minimum of two (2) years working experience in the banking operations department of a commercial banking entity.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Knowledge of securities processing would be an asset.
  • High degree of accuracy and detail oriented.
  • Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
  • High degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Knowledge of the Bank’s policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the Jamaica Clearing Bankers Association Clearinghouse rules.
If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than September 20, 2024.
While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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