Tanzania Postal Bank Jobs TPB Bank Assistant Branch Manager

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TPB Bank PLC is a Bank that provides competitive financial services to our customers and creates
value for our stakeholders through innovative products.

TPB Bank PLC is a Bank , w hose vision is “to be the leading bank in Tanzania in the provision of affordable, accessible and convenient financial services”. As part of effective organizational development and management of its hum an capital in an effective way, TPB BANK PLC commits itself towards attaining , retaining and developing the highly capable and qualified work force for TPB BANK PLC betterment and the Nation at large.

ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER- UPCOUNTRY

TPB Bank PLC seeks to appoint dedicated, self-motivated and highly organizedAssistant Branch Manager (1 position) to join the Technology and Operations team.

DIRECT REPORTING LINE: Branch Manager
INDIRECT REPORTING LINE: Chief Manager Branches
LOCATION Upcountry
WORK SCHEDULE: As per TPB Bank PLC Staff regulations
DIVISION: Branches
SALARY: Commensurate to the Job Advertised

POSITION OBJECTIVE
1. To run the branch as a profit centre, managing the sales process by acquiring new business and deepening existing customer relationships and maintaining operational efficiency while providing the appropriate service standards.

2. Ensure provision of efficient/effective back office and branch operations, health & safety and issues associated with both branch assets and equipment and staff

3. To undertake periodic self-assessment on key controls to assess the proper functioning and adequacy of existing controls.

4. Assist in coordinating, facilitating and promoting understanding of operational risk and in implementation and management of operation risk within the Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Generate new business via sales promotions, out-marketing calls, customer visits (current/potential), and build relationship with existing customers.

 To ensure that there is quality growth of loan portfolio as per the set targets

 To mobilize deposits and ensure that growth in deposits conform to the annual budget plans.

 Ensure the highest standards of customer service are provided in order that our services are perceived as being the best in the local market including handling customer complaints.

 To liaise with the Public and Government officials in the area of operation of the Branch to maintain good public relations and project good image of the bank

 To carry out regular snap checks for cash in tills/strong-rooms, controlled stationery, all suspense accounts and stamp accounts.  Supervise back-office processing

 Ensure reconciliation of suspense accounts

 Monitor branch security, maintenance and Health & Safety issues

 Maintain records of Contractors and Overall Maintenance of Bank Assets

 Maintain all the required Branch registers as stipulated in the operational manuals.

 Ensure availability of required stationeries and equipments

 Control Branch expenses and ensure that they are within the approved budgets and proper management.

 Ensure signature books (both own and correspondents) are properly kept and updated.

 Plan and manage staff administration issues for support staff (i.e. local leave, training, Dept staff rotation) in consultation with the Branch manager.

 Ensure that all Operational Procedures are adhered to by all branch staff.

 Print and verify Journal of accounting entries on daily basis.

 Follow-up and ensure that all Revenue due to the Bank is collected without a fail.

 Counter sign with the Branch manager, all debits to the Profit and Loss accounts

 Carry-out routine balancing, snap checks and bulk checks for branch cash in tills, and in the strong room.
 Manage service delivery, to review output of tellers, customer service and enquiries to ensure adherence to Branch standards.

 Ensure counter services key control standards are adhered to and custodian of Complaint handling process.

 Ensure proper handling of customer’s new ATM cards as well as ATM captured cards.

 Ensure timely submission of Branch reports/returns to Head-office as required.

 Ensure that the Anti Money Laundering requirements are followed as follows:-
a) Take all reasonable steps to verify and identify customers, including performing Quality Assurance on accounts opened, and the general KYC issues
b) Retain adequate records of identification, account opening and transactions and ensure timely and properly filling of customer mandates
c) Make/assist to effective reporting of suspicious transactions
d) Raise awareness of Money Laundering prevention by training all branch staff.

 Co-Custodian of Vault Cash.

 Safe custodianship and BCP (Branch Continuity Program) custodian.

 Act as Operational Risk Coordinator for the branch

 To identify and report all exceptions on non-compliance with standard controls

 To identify and reports all weaknesses inherent in the standard controls

 To assist Risk Manager in developing and updating of procedures, controls and monitoring plans for Operational Risk Management.

 To report Branch’s Operational Risk issues and losses to Risk Manager

 To maintain proper record keeping on all Key Control Self Assessment (KCSA) and KRI related activities.

 To maintain independence in the conduct of KCSA, i.e not selecting and reviewing sample of self-performed transactions.

 Ensure tidiness across the branch premises and clean-desk policy is exercised.

 Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Branch manager from time to time.

 Comply with the Policies and standards, Local laws and Regulations, Controls and Procedures of the Bank.

 Ensure proper filling of customer credit documents and correspondents.

 Ensure Dual control is in place in the record room at the branch.

CONTRIBUTES TO
 Business Growth as evidenced by improved Branch Profitability

 Achievement of Service level Standards

 Enhanced and robust control at the branch

 Balancing of suspense accounts in the Branch

 Level of team synergy

EXPERIENCE AND KNOW LEDGE REQUIRED

Education: Bachelor degree/Advance diploma in Banking, Economics, commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting from any recognized University or equivalent.

Experience:
 At least 3 years of relevant Banking experience
 Working knowledge of Equinox Functionality Skills / Attributes:
 Strong leadership & people management skills
 Prioritize Tasks
 Team playerThe position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: recruitment@tpbbank.co.tz Applications via other methods w ill not be considered . Applicants need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter o f applications starting the job advertised and the location . Other credentials w ill have to be submitted during the interview for authentic check and other administrative measures and should not in any way be attached during application .

TPB Bank PLC has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking

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