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OYINLOLA RITA APPAH

11 Tunde Hassan Street Gbagada

Summary

An electronic payment specialist and banker. Having worked in the financial sector in Nigeria for over 7 years, I have been able to come up with innovative ideas that have reduced cost and reformed operations in the bank. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

International Switch Settlement Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
03.2022 - Current

• Electronic processing of international transactions (ATM, POS & Web)

• Computation of Daily Net Settlement Values (Issuing and Acquiring) for International Visa Transactions and MasterCard Transactions

• Billing review and analysis

• Processing of settlement for successful International and Local disputed card transactions

• Bank wide computation of daily and monthly electronic reports for prepaid card loads

• Funding of Nostro Account for Visa Settlement and MasterCard Settlement

• FX monitoring and Analysis on purchase of funds for international transactions

• Provision of support for card operations

• Processing of chargeback on disputed local and international card transactions on all card Products (Issuing& Acquiring)

• Interfacing with local (Interswitch, Etranzact, UPSL) and international planning reports and scorecards

Chargeback/Financial Dispute Resolution Analyst

Zenith Bank Plc
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Visa, Master Card and Verve Chargeback/Dispute Resolution Officer (Issuer and Acquirer)
  • Resolving Both Remote-On-Us, Not-ON-Us and On-Us- Logging of claims against the acquiring bank and process the reversal swiftly back to customer’s account.
  • Resolving All Types of Card Disputes Regarding Acquirer Initiated Refund (AIR).
  • Engaging the Acquiring Banks for Transaction That has exceeded the approved Timeline by Applying Chargeback Terms (Good faith and Arbitration) etc.
  • Resolving All Card types (Verve, Visa, MasterCard) On the Required Third-Party Portals (Extra switch, Unified Payment Dispute Manager UPDM, Master connect) ATM/POS/WEB Transaction.
  • Processing Local and International Chargeback within the Approved SLA To Ensure The Banks Positions Are Fully Regularized In Line with PCIDSS Requirements.

Funds Transfer Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Attend to all client enquiries and Queries relating to funds transfer.
  • ATM monitoring and management
  • General Ledger reconciliation.

Cash Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Fostered positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Oversaw liquidity and cash management operations.
  • Examined tellers' reports of daily transactions for accuracy.
  • Assisted tellers in cashing checks by verifying signatures and amounts.
  • Performed teller scheduling to achieve appropriate branch coverage for business needs.
  • Conducted various branch operations tasks including balancing and replenishing ATM.
  • Recognized potential sales opportunities to cross-sell appropriate products and services to clients and make qualified referrals.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
  • Complied with all internal controls and Federal regulations.
  • Managed branch vault by verifying all cash transactions for accuracy.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of bank products, services, procedures and regulatory requirements to assist staff members with questions and difficult or complex tasks.

Bank Teller

Zenith Bank Plc
12.2013 - 06.2021
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.

Home Economics Teacher

Ife Oluwa Junior Grammar School
11.2012 - 10.2013
  • State (NYSC Year), Created and executed lesson plans and activities in the areas of family and consumer sciences, including nutrition, food science and clothing care.
  • Taught how to manage a home, cook a meal, perform basic sewing and more.
  • Taught students about home management, finance, family and community and child development.
  • Organised various practical classes for students.

Protocol Officer

Summit Of Heads Of State
09.2010 - 09.2010
  • Niger Basin Authority (NBA, To receive, accompany and see off official delegations and government guests.
  • Carry out instructions from Assistant Chief of Protocol in preparing for state and other ceremonies.
  • Assist in drawing up programs for state and official visits.
  • Assist in organizing international conferences and meetings.
  • Assist in organizing hospitality and other logistic arrangements for visiting delegations and government guests.
  • Assist in planning and organizing receptions, banquets and dinners for Head of State/Head of Government and Council of Ministers.
  • Process permits for visiting delegations/government guests for their travel in and around the country.
  • Any other tasks assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Advertising

Veritas University Abuja
Bwari Abuja
08.2008 - 08.2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

Command Day Secondary School
Maitama Abuja
08.2002 - 08.2008

Skills

    Customer service

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Timeline

International Switch Settlement Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
03.2022 - Current

Chargeback/Financial Dispute Resolution Analyst

Zenith Bank Plc
06.2021 - 03.2022

Cash Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
04.2019 - 06.2021

Bank Teller

Zenith Bank Plc
12.2013 - 06.2021

Home Economics Teacher

Ife Oluwa Junior Grammar School
11.2012 - 10.2013

Protocol Officer

Summit Of Heads Of State
09.2010 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Advertising

Veritas University Abuja
08.2008 - 08.2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

Command Day Secondary School
08.2002 - 08.2008

Funds Transfer Officer

Zenith Bank Plc
OYINLOLA RITA APPAH