Reference #: ADB-HR-13-0247
Position Title: Treasury Assistant
Department: Treasury Department
Division: Treasury Services Division
Location: Manila, Philippines
Recruitment Type: National and Administrative
Date Posted: 17 April 2013
Closing Date: 2 May 2013 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900
GMT)
Job Purpose:
To undertake a range of clearly defined and circumscribed duties related to SWIFT operations.
Expected Outcomes
SWIFT Operations
Assists in the coordination and control of the use of ADB's SWIFT system by the authorized users in various divisions for the handling of funds transfers, settlement of investments, purchases of foreign exchange, debt service payments, loan disbursements, payments of administrative expenses, etc.
User Training
Provides support to different SWIFT users and assists new users in using the SWIFT systems.
Key Arrangement
Assists in the establishment and management of SWIFT Relationship Management Application (RMA) and telex authenticator key arrangements with depository correspondent banks worldwide.
Periodic Reports
Prepares standard daily summary of incoming and outgoing messages for reconciliation purposes. Prepares standard monthly statistical reports on volume of SWIFT communications.
Messages
Reviews and checks all SWIFT messages before they are dispatched to ensure compliance with SWIFT message standards.
Monitors messages pertaining to failed RMA and incorrect telex test numbers.
Ensures that incoming messages are correctly identified and promptly distributed to users concerned.
Routing
Ensures that messages retrieved from the system are routed to correct address with reference to detailed instructions or guidelines.
Security
Under detailed instructions or guidelines, conducts constant checking and monitoring of the system to ensure that all security measures are implemented.
Others
Performs any other duties as required.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, computer science/information technology, or other related disciplines
Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:
Work experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Technical knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of SWIFT System: general overview (network, its objectives, structure, members, products and services; messages (types, formats, standards, validation and error codes); security aspect (access to the system, use of passwords, message authentication).
- Familiar with in-house treasury facilities: depository banks, different bank accounts and various financial correspondents; treasury and ADB-wide mainframe systems and computer software applications.
- Considerable Treasury related experience and a comprehensive knowledge of relevant Treasury procedures, guidelines and standards.
- Understanding of the interactions between Treasury and other ADB work areas.
- Solid numerical ability.
- Proficiency in use of computer data bases to input and extract information and to generate standard and ad hoc reports.
People and leadership skills
- Excellent command of the written and spoken English
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to provide work-related feedback Proven ability to work independently and set own work priorities
- Able to liaise and work effectively with staff within own work location
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
- Excellent command of the written and spoken English
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to provide work-related feedback Proven ability to work independently and set own work priorities
- Able to liaise and work effectively with staff within own work location
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
Core Competencies:
Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
- Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
- Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information
Client Orientation
- Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
- Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
- Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
- Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
- Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
- Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
- Delivers beyond the stated task objectives
Working Together
- Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
- Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
- Provides timely updates on relevant information
- Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
- Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
- Locates relevant information to expedite workflow
Innovation and Change
- Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
- Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively
Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:
- Supervisor: Designated International Staff and senior National Staff
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