HBEG Clearing Cheques Officer, GSC

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the
world, with operations in ‎64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the
growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and,
ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the
role of HBEG Clearing Cheques Officer
Why join us?
In Cash and Cheques department, we have two main processes, Cheque clearing
and ATM operations, serving UAE, Egypt and Bahrain markets. Currently we are
expanding the business entering new Markets and acquiring more operations.
Cheque clearing teams are responsible for processing the domestic cheques,
demand drafts and cashier orders, while returning cheques that have
discrepancies in the signature, cheque technicalities or due to insufficient
funds.
ATM operations teams are responsible for managing the cash flow in the ATMs
and resolving customers disputes in terms of cash refund and retained cards.
Both teams are also responsible for the settlement payments between HSBC and
the central banks in the operating countries and between the different
suspense and transitory accounts within HSBC.
Till ‎2018, Cash and Cheques department was only managing one process, which
was UAE Cheque clearing. The team at that moment consisted of ‎7 employees.
Now, Cash and Cheque department includes ‎40 dedicated employees and still
growing!
The Opportunity:
The Job holder will be responsible for:
* Processing the domestic cheques (both Inward and Outward),
* Verifying the signatures
* Returning cheques that have discrepancies according to the local law and regulations in Egypt.
* Settlement payments between HSBC and the central banks and between the different suspense and transitory accounts within HSBC.
* Worldcheck screening for chques beneficiaries and drawers

What you 'll do:
* Ensuring that all activities are completed within the cut-off time and that all details are checked properly in a timely manner.
* High speed and accuracy of processing, checking and approval.
* Ability to use HSBC operational systems and applying relevant technical knowledge to perform job effectively.
* Fraud/irregular transactions/ errors are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with procedures.
* Maximizing the productivity and improving the quality to meet customer expectations & achieve maximum interest & profitability.
* Adherence to compliance and internal policies and procedures.
Requirements
What you will need to succeed in the role:
* University degree in Banking or Finance.
* Accounting experience is preferable.
* Fluent written English and oral communication skills.
* Willing to work in shifts schedules.
* Ability to work under the pressure of having short and strict timings.
* Good Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What additional skills will be good to have?
* Very good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
* Good problem solving skills.
* Very good time management.
* Multitasking.
* Dependable.
Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally
and no relocation need will be prioritised.
The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced
vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to
satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment
process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves
its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any
material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally
completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about
the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role
You 'll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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