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Job Summary
Overall job purposeTo support the execution of Trade Finance operations by delivering in a wide range of activities such as transaction processing, signature verification, validation of documents, data entry and attend to queries from the portal.
Job Description
Key accountabilities
Trade Finance Processing
Effect accurate input for sanctions screening of trade transactions
Signature verification prior to processing activities for Middle Office
To promptly action any requests from the trade portal
Recording bank transactions in systems
Engaging with different departments for pre-authorization transaction before processing in Middle Office
Validate documents to comply with current sanction policy
To schedule currencies and send position sheet to Treasury for processing
To escalate due payments to Treasury operations
Provide an efficient service by attending queries
Raise entries manually at Middle Office level
To effect settlement of loan on due date
To monitor complaints and raise to higher managements as and when required
Compile AML questionnaires according to standards
Effective data management to meet the standards of practice
Adhere to SLA and ABSA banking practice and procedures to ensure compliance
To provide the required documents to the customers
Prepare and send advice (Copy of documentary credit/ amendment to customers)
Running regular reports for tracking and monitoring
Scan and upload of documents on bank's system
Technical skills / Competencies
Computer Skills ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint, TMO/TMW, IMEX, GEMS, TPS & Morongwa)
A good knowledge of all trade related products and the processing thereof i.e multiskilled
Good interpersonal skills
Team working
Proven Planning & Organisational skills
Problem solving and investigation
Decision making
Good analytical skills
Highly developed coaching skills
A sound technical appreciation of end-to-end process
Ability to challenge at all levels and not to be easily influenced
A knowledge of the Uniform Customs and Practices which govern Letters of credit /Collections/Guarantees (UCP/URR/URC/URDG)
Education
Top Skills
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond.
We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
