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Mapekwa Makukula

Mapekwa Makukula

Banker
Kasama,Northern

Summary

Proven SME Business/Personal Banker at Absa Bank with a robust background in retail and business banking, adept in portfolio management and enhanced customer relationship building across various market segments. I leverage on strong analytical and business analysis skills coupled with marketing and sales skills to drive significant sales revenue and portfolio growth. I am an enthusiastic team player, quick and shrewd learner with abilities to adapt to an ever evolving dynamic business environment.

Being part of a multinational banking institution has enabled me to learn and acquire skills in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and Sanctions, Operational risk analysis and control management, Credit risk and loan asset management from robust in-house workshops and external trainings. Other skills acquired include; leadership, team building and supervisory management. I am dedicated and requires minimum supervision as a starter.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

SME Business/Personal Banker

Absa Bank (Z) Plc
Kasama, Zambia
09.2020 - Current
  • Customer Relationship Management for both business and retail customer market segments, i.e. Corporate customers, retail premier, prestige, and standard customers.
  • Portfolio management and enhanced customer relationship building for existing customers, and acquisition of NTB customers.
  • Marketing and sales of assets and liabilities, insurance, and other products and services offered by Absa Bank.
  • Credit facility assessment for loan applicants and potential borrowers of our loan facilities.
  • Cross-selling of products and services in order to drive value from existing customers.
  • Marketing of all Absa bank products and services through various modes of engagement such as; presentations, meetings, phone calls, distribution of fliers and marketing materials.
  • Promoting financial products and services by providing excellent customer service and brand awareness.
  • Provide digital solution platforms for transactions and digitalization campaign for all customer market segments.
  • Financial risk management of all payments, settlements, and transactions in line with Absa bank's policies and procedures, including AML, Sanctions, and KYC compliance.

Personal Banker

Absa Bank (Z) Plc
Kabwe, Zambia
11.2007 - 08.2020

• Customer relationship management for Premier, Prestige and Standard customer segments
• Excellent customer service management and delivery
• Complaint management i.e. handling customer complaints and queries
• Generating branch sales i.e. assets and liabilities and other bank products and services
• Marketing of all bank products and services
• Digital solution marketing and management
• VISA electronic card handling and management
• Management of controlled stationery such as; manager’s cheques, cheque books, drafts etc
• Branch Business Continuity Management coordinator (BCM Coordinator)
• Branch community investment champion

IT Management Trainee

Railway Systems of Zambia
Kabwe, Zambia
02.2006 - 10.2007
  • Management of hardware and software installations, LAN network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
  • Implementing management objectives in the computerisation programme
  • Implementing of IT policies and security protocols for end-users in line with RSZ IT policies.
  • End-user management and training in software tools and hardware handling.
  • SQL server management and maintenance according assigned end-user access privileges.
  • Preparation of IT reports for presentation to management.

Seniour Data Supervisor/ IT Support

Stancom Tobacco Services
Chipata, Zambia
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Managed a team of data entry specialists, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality data standards.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures and monitoring processes.
  • Optimized database structures for better performance and easy retrieval of information for business use.
  • Implementation of process improvement plans to significantly reduce errors and enhancing overall data integrity.
  • Conducting regular database audits to identify inconsistencies and discrepancies for corrective actions to preserve data integrity.
  • Assisted in designing custom reports for management by providing crucial insights into business operations using analysed data.
  • Established protocols for data handling and processing in compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
  • Provided IT support in terms of hardware and software installations and maintenance.

Data Analyst (MIS & Marketing)

Africare - Zambia
Chipata, Zambia
01.2000 - 12.2001
  • Overall management of MIS & Marketing department for Rural Credit Facility project.
  • Managed data collection, processing, analysis, storage, maintenance and management of the Rural Credit Facility and Marketing databases.
  • Generated business reports for use by project management team using statistical data analysis techniques.
  • Managed the distribution of analysed marketing information to farmers, traders and stakeholders for distribution at local and national markets.
  • Implementation and design of credit forms and formats, proposal preparation, including marketing information networking.
  • Resolved complex business and marketing challenges using business statistical modeling techniques.
  • Analyzed marketing data to build logical business intelligence model for real-time reporting needs.
  • Marketing and distribution of project materials in conjunction with Zambia National Commercial Bank and Ministry of Agriculture.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)

Mulungushi University
Kabwe
11-2016

Diploma in Information Systems And Programming

National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)
Lusaka
12-2002

Certificate in Business Administration

University of Zambia
Lusaka
12-2000

Skills

  • Portfolio management and customer relationship building
  • Customer service and complaint management
  • Marketing, sales and after sales management
  • Financial modelling, business analysis and optimisation skills
  • Operational efficiency and process management
  • Operational risk analysis and risk control management
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Project planning and implementation skills
  • Supervisory and management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

REFEREES

Mr. Dennis Mwelwa Bwalya

Branch Manager - Absa Bank, Kasama Branch

Box 410857, Kasama.

+260977335184, +260211430221

Dr. Matthew Nakozi Kabeta

Project Coordinator (RCF Project)

Africare - Zambia

Box 511135, Chipata.

+260955775832, +260979696644

Mrs. Gwen Kaunda Chishala

Administrative Manager - Stancom Tobacco 

Box 511095, Chipata.

+260977743018, +260216221627

Mr. Clarence Makonde

Network Administrator - RSZ

Box 80366, Kabwe.

+260977581720, +260215223074

Mr. Deresa Emiru Chera

Dean - School of Business Studies

Mulungushi University. Box 80415, Kabwe.

+260976175120, +260215221447

Mr. Alex Chirwa

Director - Northern Region

MTN Zambia Limited, Kasama.

+260966220121

Timeline

SME Business/Personal Banker

Absa Bank (Z) Plc
09.2020 - Current

Personal Banker

Absa Bank (Z) Plc
11.2007 - 08.2020

IT Management Trainee

Railway Systems of Zambia
02.2006 - 10.2007

Seniour Data Supervisor/ IT Support

Stancom Tobacco Services
01.2004 - 12.2005

Data Analyst (MIS & Marketing)

Africare - Zambia
01.2000 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)

Mulungushi University

Diploma in Information Systems And Programming

National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)

Certificate in Business Administration

University of Zambia
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