Proven Branch Operations Manager at Faulu Microfinance Bank, adept in strategic planning and interpersonal skills, significantly enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in analytical thinking and a team player, I spearheaded initiatives that streamlined processes, achieving notable compliance and service excellence.
• Ensure overall operational readiness and efficiency of the branch infrastructure including premises, ATMs, CBS systems and physical security requirements.
• Daily checking of all the transfer/transaction vouchers and ensuring that the same are properly stitched and filed properly in a fireproof cabinet or area.
• Responsible for all operational activities in Cash, Clearing, RTGS and Transfers.
• Responsible for Inward Clearing & Standing Instructions.
Manage cash holding and liaising with the Manager, Operations Excellence and Service Delivery to meet branch targets reflecting risk and non-productive assets reduction in order to ensure that there is enough cash/change in the branch and any excess cash should be notified to the RTGS team for transmission to respective nostro accounts as shall be advised.
• Provide an effective administrative function for the branch.
• Ensure that customer service standards are set and maintained in line with the requirements of each business\market segment.
• Ensure that customer complaints are monitored, trends and root causes identified and addressed at source to prevent recurrence.
• Drive Forex business in branches
• Drive usage of money transfer services.
• Drive usage of SWIFT transactions at the branch
• Drive cheque book issuance and usage
Participating in branch management and branch credit committee.
• Accountable to comply with the bank policy, procedures, SLAs including fraud prevention internally and externally as contained in the Kenya Bankers Association Security Manual.
• Adhere to all the due diligence measures when establishing customer relationships as enshrined in the Bank's AML, KYC & CFT policies, procedures and guidelines.
Adhere to AML, KYC & CFT policies in processing of all transactions and compliance to the POCAMLA act.
Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transitions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Compliance Manager.
• Ensure that laid-down instructions are adhered to by all areas under control.
• Identify major risks affecting the support function and ensure the necessary steps are taken to measure, monitor and control these risks.
• Monitor internal controls to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness.
• Ensure effective compliance with agreed limits of authority and levels of access to systems and information.
• Performance tracking and presenting branch performance during branch meeting.
• Support business development through generation of sales leads and escalation to the Branch manager.
• Managing staffing levels at the counter (Tellers) and customer service officer.
• Balance physical cash against teller cash account at every end of day and report any differences to Branch operations supervisor.
• Daily completion of the Cash on hand Summary sheets or cash on hand register and ensure that it is signed by both the Teller and branch operations supervisor.
• Ensure that cash in till, date stamps and all security documents are locked in the Vault at end of each day
• Ensure that all the Cash transaction vouchers are verified, validated and filed daily.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of the company and customer information
• Ensure high standards of customer service by achieving the set standards.
• Prepare bankers cheques as per customers’ instructions.
• Contribute to business growth by generating sales leads and cross selling
• Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transitions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• Obtain, verify and maintain proper identification of customers wishing to make transactions whether directly or through proxy.
• Adhere to all the due diligence measures when conducting transactions as enshrined in the Bank's AML, KYC & CFT policies, procedures and guidelines
• Assist subordinates in generating meaningful and value-added customer solutions, thereby achieving maximum business development.
References.
1. Kenneth Chepkwony
Phone: 0799480727
Branch Manager-Faulu Bank Narok
2. Cyrus N. Muhoro
Phone: 0723165190
Operational Excellence Supervisor- Faulu Bank
3. Kevin Nyaonga
Phone: 0725164364
Manager Branch Operations-Faulu Bank Litein Branch.