Business and information technology professional with over 23 years of experience in system administration, electronic payments, and database management. Expertise in strategy development, business process optimization, and risk management. Demonstrated success in management information system reporting and enhancing team performance. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering client-centric service. Analytical and methodical Reconciliation Analyst known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial reporting, discrepancy analysis, and compliance monitoring. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and communication, enabling successful resolution of complex reconciliation issues and fostering collaborative team environments.
To analyze and reconcile account information as well as overseeing and verifying that all charges in debit, credit, cash, or other payment methods are reconciled on a regular basis
Prepares weekly and monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts and suspense accounts
Identifies and documents all differences between expected and received payments by line item and reason
Summarizes reconciliations in a meaningful format
Escalates issues to relevant department to resolve
Liaises and follows up with the relevant departments to ensure issues are resolved
Provides a summary of differences to credit control to aid understanding of differences on the sales ledger account and customer payment issues
Produces process documentation covering all aspects of reconciliations
Reconciles loan transactions & accounting information for client portfolios
Review cash & asset position exceptions daily including researching differences and resolving them in an accurate and timely manner
Accuracy and Timeliness of Reconciliations: Ensuring weekly and monthly reconciliations are prepared accurately and within specified timeframes.
Identification and Documentation of Differences: Identifying and documenting all differences between expected and received payments by line item and reason, ensuring comprehensive documentation for reference and analysis.
Meaningful Reconciliation Summary: Summarizing the reconciliations in a clear and meaningful format that provides an overview of discrepancies and facilitates decision-making.
Issue Escalation and Resolution: Proactively escalating issues to the relevant departments and following up to ensure timely resolution, promoting efficient communication and problem-solving.
Collaboration with Credit Control: Providing a summary of differences to the credit control department to aid their understanding of differences on the sales ledger account and customer payment issues.
Process Documentation: Producing comprehensive process documentation covering all aspects of customer self-bill reconciliations, ensuring clarity and consistency in procedures.
Loan Transaction Reconciliation: Reconciling loan transactions and accounting information for client portfolios, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Exception Resolution: Reviewing cash and asset position exceptions daily, researching differences, and resolving them accurately and in a timely manner, minimizing financial discrepancies and risks.
Complexity of the Role: Ability to understand complex financial analysis, problem-solving, collaboration, and process improvement, requiring a combination of technical expertise, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work and collaborate with team members in different geographical locations
Trustee Officer or Analyst - Fiduciary and Fund Services
Standard Chartered Bank
Gaborone
02.2012 - 04.2024
Contributing to the future strategic direction and process innovation of Securities by keeping abreast of changes in customer needs, technology, and business environment and taking proactive steps to embrace and capitalize on these changes
Supporting the roll-out of appropriate quality management systems and other initiatives by the Company or Group
To assist the Head of Fiduciary Services in managing the operations of Fiduciary Services and Net Annual Value (NAV) Verification processes (where applicable), in ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services to customers
Verify transactions processed by Associates and authorize those that are within own-delegated release authority.
Checking of and/or approving the necessary against the applicable systems Ensure that the set productivity target (efficiency, accuracy, etc.), defect management and processing turnaround standards are achieved (within own area of responsibility)
Ensuring due care and diligence are exercised on day-to-day operational matters relating to Money Laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC), acquiring relevant knowledge and training; thus, providing support to superiors and subordinates.
Being aware of the roles and responsibilities for money laundering prevention as stipulated in the Money Laundering Policy, Group Sanction Policy, and Escalation Procedure
Overseeing the changes in these areas; Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role Assessing the effectiveness of the Group’s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight, and control in the business
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank
Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
Certificate of Recognition of Ten Years of Service - (December 2022)
Standard Chartered Bank Football Club Team Coach- (August 2023)
Project Manager for the launch of Multifonds Accounting System and Charles River Investment Management Solution - (February 2022 - June 2022)
Part-time Sales and Marketing Officer
Vilepsi Technologies
Gaborone
10.2010 - 12.2011
Assist in launching and monitoring Vilepsi Online system
Daily backup of all transactions created
Manage the telephone, answer, and return calls, ensure follow ups are done
Conduct competitor analysis to ensure competitiveness of the store
Monthly routine and visit to both new and old clients (After service)
Train clients on the usage of the online platform
Record, follow up and resolve Customer Complaints
To ensure an efficient Customer Service at all times (all Customers are attended to)
Effective Customer Service Desk Management
Telephone etiquette (to ensure that all calls are answered within the required time)
Invoice clients monthly and update their subscriptions
Recruiting new clients for online collections
Send and update clients with all transaction details and monitor the server
Daily monitoring of debt and cash transactions
System Administrator
Card Security and Technology
Gaborone
01.2008 - 12.2011
Providing technical assistance to users by responding to errors and problems with applications
Providing smooth electronic payments between respective Banks and registered Micro lenders
Monitoring the performance of systems and applications to ensure system sustainability
Providing and supplying all airtime vouchers electronically to retailers and chain shops
Checking the systems or software, and performing backups of data every morning
Tuning the system performance and keeping the network up and running
Providing card system (data card) to government and private companies
Answering technical queries and responsibilities for security awareness
Testing, maintaining, and monitoring computer programs and systems
Applying operating system updates and configuration changes
Performing installation and support of point-of-sale terminals
Performing regular file archival and purging as necessary
Installing and configuring new hardware or software
Marketing and supporting the cliental database
Documenting the configuration of the system
Troubleshooting any reported problems
Electronic-Banking Payments Switch and Service Fees Administrator
Barclays Bank of Botswana
Gaborone
08.2005 - 12.2007
Company Overview: Electronic Banking Department
Assisting in carrying out preventative maintenance by applying correctional Software, installing upgrades, and amending modules to ensure efficient Database Administration resources
Managing day-to-day operations, maintenance of Database, Disk, Diagnostic tools, and the physical environment to ensure continuous availability of facilities to users
Liaising with the Department of Information Technology, Applications, Helpdesk, and Software supplies to resolve day-to-day problems
Testing and maintaining System Security to prevent unauthorized access to the system and administer user accounts
Daily switch of payments for stop orders, loans, credit cards, transfers, and salaries
Liaising with the Voucher Processing Centre to provide payments to other Banks
Administering and troubleshooting all computer peripherals including networks
Providing smooth payments to both corporate and retail clients
Creating, changing, and deleting user accounts per request
Providing management Information and Unit reporting
Electronic Banking Department
Technician (Help Desk)
Barclays Bank of Botswana
Gaborone
01.2001 - 12.2005
Company Overview: Information Technology Department
Ensuring the problems escalated to UK Poole, BCP Zimbabwe are logged in the Action Request System and are progressed within Information Technology-branch service level agreements time scale
Managing key products standard file interchange, service fees, visa access point, and automated teller machine sub-host to ensure it is online always to the host
Providing first-line information and technology and data communication to the whole Barclays Bank concerning hardware and software applications
Providing first-line Automated Teller machine network and fraud hotline
Providing customers (Internal and External) with technical advice
Managing Incident control and Providing Customer Interface Supporting business operations
Information Technology Department
System Administrator (Card Issuing)
Barclays Bank of Botswana
Gaborone
01.2005 - 08.2005
Supported MCCPS, Visa Edit Package, Value Added Products Terminal, and authorization machine systems.
Monitored server performance and addressed issues to maintain optimal operation.
Implemented security measures to protect sensitive financial data from threats.
Distributed debit and credit cards, including PIN dispensations.
Maintained Barclays and Mascom Direct Top-Up Project for seamless operations.
Imported and exported all Visa and MasterCard transactions along with related reports.
Captured and documented customer applications within the system.
Processed card replacements for all Barclays branches efficiently.
Executed end-of-day processes and conducted daily system backups.
Performed regular file archival and purging to optimize storage.
Part-time Music Programmer
Yarona FM
Gaborone
06.1999 - 12.1999
Selecting and scheduling music for radio station to appeal to specific audience
Managing playlists, discussing music policy with the team, and interacting with record labels and other industry professionals
Analyses audience preferences and trends to make informed decisions about music selections
Involved in allocating resources and scheduling on air personalities
Avail the radio station backup music
Part-time Design and Technology Teacher
Lehutshelo Junior School
Hukuntsi
01.1998 - 08.1998
Daily preparations for class lessons including some design and technology projects
It encompasses a wide range of activities, including designing, developing, manufacturing, and evaluating products, services, and systems
Supervision of design and technology classes from Form 1 to Form 3
Demonstrate teaching and project management
Sports Administration – Badminton & Table Tennis
Education
International Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana
12.2003
International Diploma - Computer Studies
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana
12.1999
Skills
Accounting system expertise
Fund accounting
Financial insights
Regulatory compliance
Database management
Computer proficiency
Business analysis
Risk management
Communication skills
Critical thinking and teamwork
Attention to detail
System administration
Time management and leadership
Adaptability in environments
Account reconciliation
Data analysis
Process documentation
Financial reporting and compliance
Quality assurance
Customer relationship management
Transaction authorization and problem solving
Auditing procedures
Bank reconciliations
Data reconciliation
Bank statement reconciliation
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism
Languages
English
Setswana (Spoken and Written)
References
Mrs. Connie Tlhagwane, Group Finance Manager, Letshego Africa Holdings, (+267) 75292484
Mrs. Molly Makhane, Head Custody Business, Standard Chartered Bank, (+267) 71623433
Mr. Bakani Poiso, Corporate Actions Manager, Standard Chartered Bank, (+267) 362 5497
Mr. Edward Mfhaladi, IT Service Manager, Barclays Bank, (+267) 390 0508
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Nationality: Motswana
Professional Development
Introduction to Securities and Investment, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK, In Progress
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google, In Progress
Diploma in Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP 2019), Alison
Basic Fire Fighting in the Workplace, Tshireletso Safety Consultancy and Training, Botswana, 09/01/19
Basic First Aid Training Course, MRI Training Academy, Botswana, 09/01/19
Fortress Reporting Business Training Course, Securities and Trading Technology (STT), South Africa, 08/01/16
Computer Networking CompTIA+ Networking, Botho University Botswana, 04/01/05
Admin, Operations and Accounts Representative at Synq Africa Holdings LimitedAdmin, Operations and Accounts Representative at Synq Africa Holdings Limited