Manager Cash Management Operations Job Placement – DFCU Bank

Organization: DFCU
Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager,
Credit Control
About US:
DFCU bank is a fast
growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services.
DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of
the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development
Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda
Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International
Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25%
stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development
projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing
financial commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary:  The Manager Cash Management Operations will
primarily monitor and oversee timely and accurate clearing and processing of
payments and receipts in relation to operational and client transactions in
compliance with operating guidelines. These payments are both local and
International.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Verify and approve payments and receipts / remittances for
    operational and client transactions as per the set limit timely,
    accurately within daily cut off times and deadlines
  • Investigate and clear any reconciliation items in a timely manner
  • Charged with the responsibility of reporting suspicious activity in
    line with the AML/CFT, KYC programs in line with the bank policies /
    regulatory framework
  • Proactively research new payment methods and solutions with a view
    of achieving more streamlined process and/or improved customer experience.
  • Investigate and clear queries in a timely manner, provide update and
    escalations of queries internally and externally, keeping stakeholders
    informed of any issues or difficulties.
  • Review service reports for the processing and clearing unit to
    detect service failures and enforce corrective measures
  • Drive process improvement by identifying process gaps and
    implementing system enhancements for all areas in the unit
  • Manage, motivate and develop staff and foster a team approach by
    actively building strong working relationships within the unit as well as
    identification of training needs.
  • Maintain good intra & interdepartmental communications by
    working closely with the other units and external parties
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Head of Central Operations on
    operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements
    within agreed timescales
  • Introduce and maintain service standards that are measurable

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the DFCU Bank Manager Cash Management Operations
    job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree required in Commerce,
    Accounting or Business Statistics or another field
  • Diploma in Banking is an added advantage
  • Training in various areas of Operations: – i.e. Fraud Prevention,
    KYC, CFT & AML, Operation Risk control & Compliance.
  • Five years of working experience in Banking operations.
  • Cognate experience in Banking operations, process Improvement as
    well as Operational risk.
  • Thorough understanding of Bank procedures, policies and regulatory
    requirements
  • Good Knowledge and Experience in examining and re-engineering
    processes and implementing new processes and procedures
  • Ability to supervise, train staff, including organizing,
    prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people
  • Employee development and performance management skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the back office operation, procedures
    and processes.
  • The ability to identify and engage with all the key stake holders in
    the organization
  • A good understanding of Bank of Uganda and international Trade
    Finance regulations and guidelines of payments and receipts.
  • General awareness of risk management practices
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people
  • Proactive approach to work with a high level of maturity and
    self-drive
  • Appreciation for structure and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards
  • Employee development and Performance management skills.
  • Strong skills at relationship building
How to Apply:
All candidates who
so wish to join the banking sector in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to send their applications with detailed CVs including present
position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University
Transcript, O & A level) to: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: 24th December 2018
NB: dfcu
Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates
in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in
this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically
disqualified.
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