PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1) Imparts proper and effective management of resources in order to ensure that the processing services provided are within bank policies and procedures and meet the required quality and productivity objectives.
2) Responsible for leadership and management of the BCP area in order to meet targets.
3) Provides expertise on check clearing, processing salaries and standing orders for the smooth functioning of the area.
4) Liaises closely with representatives of Domestic Branch to ensure their requirements are being met to the standard expected.
5) Represents the Bank in dealings with Government Ministries regarding salary processing to ensure both the Ministry’s and the Bank’s requirements are met.
6) Maintains close contact with counterpart in local banks to facilitate the clearing process particularly in the case of exceptional items.
7) Identifies automations enhancement to improve the services offered by the area.
8) Prepares budget and financial business plan and monthly report for providing information to Management.
9) Ensures that the procedure manual is maintained to reflect the current activities of the area.
10) Participates in planning and setting objectives for the area in line with the overall objectives of the bank, communicates objectives to staff, coaches staff in achieving the goals and objectives.
11) Handles staff issues for assigned area staff such as performance evaluations, staff discipline and recommendations for promotions and salary increments for maintaining healthy employee relations.