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Mailaisso Grace Djagba Balandi

Saint-Lambert,QC

Summary

My name is Grace and I'm hoping to excell in the finance field in Canada. I am educated and experienced in book-keeping and accounting from my home country of Chad. I'm hardworking, and I learn quickly.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Financial professional with strong foundation in managing funds transfer processes. Adept at ensuring accurate and timely transactions while maintaining high standards of compliance. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging skills in financial software and regulatory adherence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Relations Associate

Manulife Financial
04.2022 - 04.2025

⦁ Processed transfers in or out of registered or non- registered retirements products.
⦁ Processed cash out transactions.
⦁ Updated and made any necessary adjustments into members account as per directives.
⦁ Followed up on rejects related to transfers

  • Ensured accurate and timely completion of transfers for enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced processing errors with meticulous attention to detail and thorough documentation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance in all funds transfer activities through regular internal trainings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex client needs and deliver custom solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless execution of complex transfers and problem resolution.

Customer Service Professional

Manulife Financial
03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Addressing customer concerns over the phone and by email
  • Updating, authorizing, and communicating insurance packages according to customer needs
  • Translating documents and creating templates for COVID-19-related communication
  • Liasing with management to streamline delivery of Manulife Individual Contact Centre services
  • Facilitated customer retention by providing timely follow-ups on pending issues and ensuring satisfactory resolutions.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening and empathetic communication, resulting in enhanced satisfaction levels.
  • Established trust with customers through transparent communication, providing honest assessments of situations and setting realistic expectations for resolution timelines.

Intern

Bank of the States of Central Africa
08.2017
  • Completed online transactions
  • Authorized and transferred foreign securities by providing a continuity of settlements

Intern

Ernst & Young Professional Services
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Analyzed accounting documents and maintained accounts in the payroll journal
  • Updated Accounting Compliance & Reporting documents
  • Filed tax declarations
  • Handled accounting and taxation of the National Social Insurance Fund and the minimum flat tax

Education

Third Year Basic License - Accounting

Institution of Higher Studies Tunis
01.2017

Second Year Fundamental License - Management

Tunis Free University
01.2016

First Year Fundamental License - Management

Tunis Free University
01.2015

High School - undefined

Bright Star High School
01.2010

Skills

  • Good knowledge of registered and non-registered accounts
  • Product knowledge of individual term insurance plans, Manulife Vitality programs, and Manulife Health and Dental plans with Affinity Markets
  • Quick learner, adaptability and flexibility
  • Qualified in Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing for Insurance Professionals
  • Task prioritization, Processing payments
  • Multitasking and organization & Attention to detail
  • Administrative tasks & account updates
  • Proficient in Microsoft Edge, Word, Excel, Power Point & Google
  • Good computer skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Bilingual in English and French

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Client Relations Associate

Manulife Financial
04.2022 - 04.2025

Customer Service Professional

Manulife Financial
03.2019 - 04.2022

Intern

Bank of the States of Central Africa
08.2017

Intern

Ernst & Young Professional Services
07.2016 - 09.2016

Second Year Fundamental License - Management

Tunis Free University

First Year Fundamental License - Management

Tunis Free University

High School - undefined

Bright Star High School

Third Year Basic License - Accounting

Institution of Higher Studies Tunis
Mailaisso Grace Djagba Balandi