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UGOCHI OKAFOR

Ikorodu,Lagos

Summary

Detail-oriented Bank Teller with over five years in banking, specialising in cash management, transaction processing, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in managing high-volume transactions and balancing cash positions while upholding service standards. Currently enhancing skills in Data Analytics, focusing on data visualisation and business intelligence to drive operational efficiency.

Overview

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Certification
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years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Bank Teller

Stanbic IBTC ltd
Walter Carrington crescent, Victoria Island
09.2021 - Current

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Process customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, cheque payments, and account maintenance requests with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Managed cash operations, ensuring accurate daily balancing of teller, vault, and ATM cash positions.
  • Adhere strictly to AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance requirements to minimise operational and financial risks.
  • Verify customer identities and transaction details to prevent fraud and unauthorized activities.
  • Provided professional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving complaints to support customer banking needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and prepare daily reconciliation reports to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
  • Support branch operational objectives through compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and security procedures.
  • Assist customers with digital banking solutions and electronic banking services.
  • Escalate suspicious transactions and compliance-related issues in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with branch colleagues to improve workflow efficiency and customer experience.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in cash handling and transaction processing.
  • Successfully managed large daily transaction volumes while consistently meeting service standards.
  • Contributed to operational excellence by ensuring compliance with banking policies and procedures.
  • Recognised for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Supported branch performance through effective risk management and operational control practices.

Transaction officer

Polaris Bank Ltd
Ikeja, Isaac John Street
01.2018 - 08.2021

Process customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, cheque payments, and account maintenance requests with accuracy and efficiency.

  • Manage cash operations, ensuring daily balancing of teller cash, vault cash, and ATM cash positions.
  • Adhere strictly to AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance requirements to minimize operational and financial risks.
  • Verify customer identities and transaction details to prevent fraud and unauthorized activities.
  • Provide professional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and supporting customer banking needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and prepare daily reconciliation reports.
  • Support branch operational objectives through compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and security procedures.
  • Escalate suspicious transactions and compliance-related issues in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with branch colleagues to improve workflow efficiency and customer experience.
  • Provided support to customers navigating banking services for improved satisfaction. with digital banking solutions and electronic banking services.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in cash handling and transaction processing.

Successfully managed large daily transaction volumes while consistently meeting service standards.

  • Contributed to operational excellence by ensuring compliance with banking policies and procedures.
  • Recognized for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Supported branch performance through effective risk management and operational control practices.
  • Recognized for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Supported branch performance through effective risk management and operational control practices.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration & Management

Yaba College of Technology
Nigeria
11.2012 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

National Open University of Nigeria
Nigeria
08.2023 - 05.2026

Skills

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Data Analytics Training (Ongoing)

Currently undertaking professional training in Data Analytics with a focus on:

  • Data Cleaning and Transformation
  • Data Visualization and Dashboard Development
  • Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis
  • SQL for Data Querying and Reporting
  • Power BI for Business Intelligence
  • Data Interpretation and Insight Generation
  • Business Performance Reporting
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

SKILLS

  • Core Banking Applications
  • Interest calculation
  • Deposit verification
  • Confidentiality assurance
  • Currency exchange knowledge
  • Excel for analysis
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Power BI basics
  • SQL fundamentals
  • Visualisation methods
  • Banking Transaction Systems
  • Cash drawer maintenance
  • Risk management awareness
  • Selling financial products
  • Adherence to bank policies
  • Transaction accuracy
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Transaction discrepancies resolution
  • Customer Service

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading, Fashion & Listening to Music

Accomplishments

Recognition Award - 2023

Certification

Data Analytics - In View

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

National Open University of Nigeria
08.2023 - 05.2026

Bank Teller

Stanbic IBTC ltd
09.2021 - Current

Transaction officer

Polaris Bank Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration & Management

Yaba College of Technology
11.2012 - 12.2015
UGOCHI OKAFOR