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Namasiku Mutemwa

Namasiku Mutemwa

Banker
Lusaka,+260968341924

Summary

Driven Business Administration expert with broad-based experience in the Business Financial service as Officer - Reconciliations, Cash Officer, Bank Clerk and Sales & Marketing Executive. Endowed with a proactive attitude and a strong work ethic with the ability to make a real contribution to the day- to-day operations of any institution; exceptional organizational skills and the ability to provide organization and structure that others can follow; proven experience of being able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn how to use simple and complex standard office equipment.

I am a well-presented, good all-round performer who when given a task, can work quickly and efficiently. I possess many transferable skills that can be used in a wide section of settings seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating organizational growth. I also have well-groomed and polished Computer Skills: Microsoft word (word processing): PowerPoint. (Presentations): Excel (spreadsheets): Website operation and typing skills. I am a self-starter with Strong communication skills, spoken and written, enthusiastic, confident, versatile individual and able to deal with assigned duties diligently and competently in due time. I am a flexible individual and can work as a team and as an individual.

Professional summary

• Accounting and Financing

• Banking Service

• Cash management

• Client relationship management

• Information management systems

• Report Writing & Analytical Skills

• Good Leadership & Interpersonal skills

• Excellent Computer Skills

• Excellent Communication & Organizational Skills








Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant manager Reconciliations

Atlas mara Bank Zambia Ltd
Lusaka , Zambia
08.2022 - Current

Key responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all bank reconciliation activities encompassing settlements, card payments, electronic transfers, etc.

  • Ensure complete, timely and accurate account reconciliation is made in accordance with the Bank’s Account Reconciliation Policy.
  • Supervise the investigation and follow up of all outstanding items on bank account reconciliation statements with responsible persons and units.
  • Provide monthly summary reports of Operations reconciliations for review by Manager
  • Analytically identify old and irrecoverable amounts on bank reconciliation and how best to resolve them
  • Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of all the bank accounts maintained by the bank
  • Working closely with account owners to ensure that adequate internal controls are maintained when remedial action is being undertaken
  • Manage the timely and accurate operation of reconciliation system control activities including identification, reporting, reviewing and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Ensure irregularities are reported and escalated on time and appropriate action is taken
  • Provide guidance and expert advice to subordinates and relevant parties,
  • Train and develop subordinates in account reconciliation matters
  • Provide direction and leadership to reconciliation team
  • Supervise and ensure that resource is adequately utilized and work efficiently within the stipulated time to avoid unnecessary overtime claims.
  • Supervise preparation and review of daily returns to ZRA and RTSA under the GRZ support
  • Check and validated all sweeps to BOZ, ensuring transfer are in line with signed SLA
  • Customer service experience
  • Working knowledge of retail banking practices, rules, and regulations.
  • Detailed understanding of banking services and products.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access), banking databases, and relevant software programs.
  • Superb numerical skills.
  • Multi-tasking and time- management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent communication, sales, and negotiation skills.
  • High level of accountability, efficiency, and accuracy.


Reconciliations Officer-Team lead at Atlas Mara

Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Ltd
Lusaka , Zambia
08.2020 - 08.2022

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and reduce numbers of aging items
  • Ensure agreed account reconciliation procedures are adhered to and that set standards are followed at all times
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt resolution of outstanding items
  • Collate, analyze data and identify and rectify anomalies
  • Prepare status/ summary reports for internal circulation
  • Ensure queries are sent to correspondent banks and that these are followed up to clear any outstanding items
  • Liaise with relevant departments to ensure items are cleared before they become overdue
  • Manage adherence to deadlines
  • Adhere to control processes that allow management to have confidence in the integrity of financial information
  • Comply with regulatory and group reconciliation and reporting requirements
  • Stay abreast of upcoming regulatory changes to be able to minimize the impact thereof
  • Provide support and assistance to internal and external auditors as required
  • Identify and flag potential risks
  • Build strong internal and external relationships, display sound abilities to communicate at all levels
  • Provide meaningful management information through reports as and when required
  • Work jointly with other teams to provide quality customer service, ensuring efficient service to internal and external customers
  • Promote a co-operative climate in working with others to achieve shared goals

Reconciliations Officer at Atlas Mara Zambia Ltd

Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Ltd
Lusaka , Zambia
08.2017 - 08.2019

Key responsibilities

  • Daily reconciliations of assigned bank accounts
  • Report any irregularities identified during the preparation of the recon to supervisor including consistent and comprehensive recording of actions taken
  • Responsible for resolution of old outstanding items at a bank-wide level to decrease provisions of outstanding items
  • Responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong professional relationships with account owners
  • Adhere to control processes that allow management to have confidence in the integrity of financial information
  • Comply with regulatory and group reconciliation and reporting requirements
  • Provide support and assistance to internal and external auditors as required
  • Identify and flag potential risks

Cash management officer

Finance Bank Zambia Ltd
Lusaka , Zambia
08.2015 - 08.2017

Key responsibilities

  • Hold custody of all cash at the Branch
  • Ensure safe custody of vault keys assigned
  • Check and monitor administration and operations of the entire cash section with regards to domestic banking to ensure total compliance with bank policies and procedures
  • Disburse reasonable amount of cash to the paying Tellers as required during the day
  • Receive excess cash from Tellers during the day
  • Balance cash on hand at the close of business on a daily basis
  • Draw cash to meet Branch requirements from other branches banks or central bank upon obtaining Branch Managers approval
  • Coach/train staff on job
  • Distribute general communication and circulars intended for/to staff or aid their work
  • Participate in the monthly staff communication/dialogue meetings
  • Monitor performance of each staff daily and report at monthly informal reviews
  • Institute and carry out disciplinary action against staff who breach disciplinary code
  • Market for customers and submit call reports
  • Conduct snap checks of all tellers cash on hand
  • Process swift transfers/Foreign demand drafts
  • Balance inward and outward foreign accounts

5. Clerk

Finance bank Zambia Limited
Lusaka , Zambia
08.2013 - 08.2015

Key responsibilities

  • Sale our Banking services.
  • Receive customers’ complaints.
  • Issue ATM and VISA cards timely.
  • Prepare month end returns before the 5th day of the beginning of the month.
  • Collect charges on ATM and VISA.
  • Prepare return on No of accounts every month end.
  • Ensure that procedure is followed in opening of accounts.
  • Ensure that satisfactory reference is obtained before opening an account (Know your Customer).
  • To maintain records of an account for the prescribed legal periods.
  • Ensure company search on corporate accounts or NPOs.
  • Ensure that accounts AOF receive are processed if KYC complaint within 24hrs.

6. Sales & Marketing Executive

QFM Radio
Lusaka , Zambia
03.2012 - 07.2013

Key responsibilities

  • Sourcing advertising opportunities for radio advertising
  • Writing and proofreading radio advertisement scripts for production
  • Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationship
  • Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders
  • Maintaining and updating customer databases
  • Contributing to and developing marketing plans, strategies and campaigns
  • Monitoring competitor activity

Education

GCSEs - Full Grade 12 Certificate

St John's Secondary School
Mongu, Western Province
02.2002 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Banking & Finance

University of Namibia
Windhoek Namabia
02.2008 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
01.2021 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Customer service experience
  • Working knowledge of retail banking practices, rules, and regulations
  • Detailed understanding of banking services and products
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access), banking databases, and relevant software programs
  • Superb numerical skills
  • Multi-tasking and time- management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent communication, sales, and negotiation skills
  • High level of accountability, efficiency, and accuracy

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Assistant manager Reconciliations

Atlas mara Bank Zambia Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Lusaka
01.2021 - 08.2023

Reconciliations Officer-Team lead at Atlas Mara

Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Ltd
08.2020 - 08.2022

Reconciliations Officer at Atlas Mara Zambia Ltd

Atlas Mara Bank Zambia Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2019

Cash management officer

Finance Bank Zambia Ltd
08.2015 - 08.2017

5. Clerk

Finance bank Zambia Limited
08.2013 - 08.2015

6. Sales & Marketing Executive

QFM Radio
03.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Banking & Finance

University of Namibia
02.2008 - 11.2011

GCSEs - Full Grade 12 Certificate

St John's Secondary School
02.2002 - 11.2006
Namasiku Mutemwa Banker