Friday, June 23, 2017

ZANACO JOBS - Business & Securities Specialist


Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in the Operations Division under the Payments Centre Department at Head Office:-

BUSINESS & SECURITIES SPECIALIST (X1)

JOB PURPOSE

To perform Investments & Securities reconciliations of the Unit in an efficient and effective manner to ensure accurate reporting. To analyse, provide guidance on the Securities, and review product/or departmental commissions & income performances.

Under the supervision of the Business Partner: Payments Centre, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:-

Review the Government Bond & Treasury Bill Instruments and Accounts on a daily basis.
Responsible for reconciling Treasury Bill & Government Bond transactions processed in the Treasury Operations/ Back Office.
To provide expert advice and equip key clients with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage investments & commissions in line with sound policies & procedures.
Prepare and provide accurate daily updates & monitor relevant security- maturities/or ladders.
Monitor and provide appropriate accounting entries for maturities on the Bank of Zambia statement Current Account and General Ledgers.
Effective analysis & reconciliation of the various departmental Income, Commission, Interest Earned/Paid, P&L Accounts.
Review BOZ advices & redemptions on securities both in the primary and secondary markets.
Comprehensive application of the Treasury operations function around payments, settlements, and tax obligations.
Analyse nominal, cost, withholding tax, handling, and other fees in the Securities module.
Identify, investigate, query and follow up all discrepancies & exceptional items as per laid down procedure on a daily basis.
Produce Outstanding Items Report on a daily basis and Aged Analysis Report on a weekly basis with detailed explanation/ comments.
To provide professional fixed income expertise that delivers best & sound solutions that support the business.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT

External: BOZ, ZRA, Commercial Banks.
Internal: All Divisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12 Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
Minimum Diploma in Accounting, or ZICA/ CIMA/ ACCA. Degree in Business, Management or a related field is an added advantage.

At least five (5) years Banking experience, of which preferably three (3) in Treasury.

Conversant with BOZ/ ZRA Regulatory reporting requirements.

Conversant with various bank processes, payments & settlement platforms.

Professional Treasury, ACI Financial Markets or Securities Certificate will be an added advantage


JOB CORE COMPETENCIES

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent presentation skills.

Good analytical skills.

Treasury finance skills.

Ability to analyse and research information.

Ability to exploit complex treasury products and systems.

Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications must have an application/cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae indicating the position being applied for in the subject line and should be sent by email to vacancies@zanaco.co.zm no later than Wednesday, 28th June 2017.

Kindly note that you do not need to send us copies of your qualification certificates at this point.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO.

Zanaco provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment (women are encouraged to apply).

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