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The Central Processing Officer is a member of the Banking Services Central Processing Unit and will be primarily tasked with Back Office and Loan Processing transactions. The position requires strong knowledge of the core banking system (Orbit R) software, analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail and capability to act independently. Communication and coordination with different units within FINCA Zambia, including the Central Processing team, Branches, Credit, Information Services and Finance, will be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical-Synthesizes diverse information; collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills-Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Listening to instruction; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Business Acumen-Demonstrates knowledge of working procedures.
• Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Central Loan Processing: creation and Posting of loans in Orbit- R
• Insurance: Preparing of claims and monthly Premiums
• Data/File security
• Maintaining customer records
• Agent support and rebalancing
• Posting GL and bank Transactions;
• TD Placements for Institutional/Corporate and individual Clients;
• Inter and intra Bank Transfers;
• Loan Change transactions;
• Quality Control Checks on KYC Reports;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree in Banking and Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant Business Related Diploma
• Strong analytical skills and pays attention to detail.

Additional Notes

FINCA, an equal opportunity Employer!!

• Central Loan Processing: creation and Posting of loans in Orbit- R
• Insurance: Preparing of claims and monthly Premiums
• Data/File security
• Maintaining customer records
• Agent support and rebalancing
• Posting GL and bank Transactions;
• TD Placements for Institutional/Corporate and individual Clients;
• Inter and intra Bank Transfers;
• Loan Change transactions;
• Quality Control Checks on KYC Reports;

• Strong knowledge of the core banking system (Orbit R) software
• Analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Capability to act independently
• Communication and coordination skills
• Synthesizes diverse information
• Collects and researches data
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Designs work flows and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality
• Listens to others without interrupting
• Listens to instruction
• Keeps emotions under control
• Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Demonstrates knowledge of working procedures
• Treats people with respect
• Keeps commitments
• Inspires the trust of others
• Works with integrity and ethically
• Upholds organizational values

• Diploma/Degree in Banking and Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant Business Related Diploma
• Strong analytical skills and pays attention to detail.