Payments Officer

Responsibilities:
Responsible for monitoring/processing daily outgoing and incoming payments including manual, single, batch, and urgent payments through SEPA, SWIFT and third-party payment providers;
Ensures all payments are handled within internal/external rules, internal/external cut-off times and internal product requirements;
Liaises daily with cards and lending operators for all matters related to payments;
Liaises with correspondent Companys and third-party payment providers on any issues related to payments;
Provides daily reporting required for reconciliation purposes;
Assists in preparing invoices and settlements from correspondent banks and third party payment providers;
Handles daily payments-related reconciliations;
Ensure adherence to the Companys payments related policies;
Assist in documentation of the teams Operational Procedures;
Providing ideas and suggesting ways for the improvement of operational systems, processes and procedures;
Execute ad hoc tasks as may be requested by the Manager.

Requirements:
Ordinary / Advanced level qualifications or equivalent;
Experience within similar operational role within a financial services institution;
Excellent command of English language;
Good communication and organisation skills;
Ability to manage time and prioritise work;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools especially MS Excel;

Considered as an Asset:
Experience with correspondent banks, SEPA, SWIFT and Payment Service Providers
Experience in a Banks Treasury Department;
General accounting experience;