Bank Officer III -(x7) The Bank of Tanzania (BOT)

Application Deadline: 24 Jul 2015

Bank Officer III -(x7) POSITION DESCRIPTION:

SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH JULY 2015

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is looking for suitably qualified young Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity to fill the following vacant positions at its new Mtwara Branch.

POSITION: BANK OFFICER III - 7 POSTS
Reports to: Head of Division.
Contract type: Contract for unspecified period of time.
Location: Mtwara Branch, Mtwara.
Job Purpose:
To undertake banking and currency management responsibilities in accordance with the procedures
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Handling requests for payments, remittances and transfers from customer and governments;
b) Examining and paying cheques in accordance to the set limits;
c) Sorting and ensuring microfilming of processed payment instruments including cheques, original credit slips and advice;
d) Performing retail banking activities including telling duties;
e) Preparing daily government and commercial banks position reports for decision making purposes;
f) Preparing and generating the Bank’s electronic files to and from clearing house;
g) Reconciling government, commercial banks and other in-house bank accounts;
h) Opening and closing Banks and Staff Accounts;
i) Attending customer inquiries and queries pertaining to banking operations and initiating responses as appropriate;
j) Originating payments as and when instructions are received from appropriate authorities;
k) Handling currency operations tasks such as ledgers, correspondence, documentation, reports and analysis;
l) Initiating acquisition and printing of banknotes and coins;
m) Facilitating distribution of currency to branches and safe custody centers;
n) Handling destruction of punched soiled notes and defaced coins;
o) Performing custodianship duties and the main vaults;
p) Preparing various currency stock reports and reconciliation statements of all cash accounts on monthly basis;
q) Performing other related duties as assigned.

Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Banking, Business Administration, Finance or its equivalent from accredited academic institutions. A master degree will be an added advantage.
b) Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili.
c) High level of integrity, highly motivated and hardworking.
d) Strong interpersonal relations and ability to work effectively in teams.
e) Results-oriented.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) Application letter;
b) A curriculum vitae (CV);
c) Certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate and other relevant certificates;
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicant’s reliable contact address including email address and telephone numbers;
f) Applicants with academic certificates from foreign universities must submit proof of accreditation of issuing institutions;

Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
2 Mirambo Street 11884,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 6.00 pm on 24th July, 2015.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted