NICHOLINA MARTEKO LARSEY
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in conducting comprehensive KYC reviews and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Strong analytical skills enable effective identification and mitigation of potential risks. In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and customer due diligence processes ensures accurate and thorough compliance, contributing to the overall integrity of financial operations. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KYC OFFICER AND ACCOUNT PROCESSOR
ABSA BANK GHANA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and enhanced client onboarding process by streamlining KYC documentation collection and verification.
- Reduced risk exposure by diligently reviewing client information for potential red flags and escalated issues as necessary.
- Improved efficiency in the customer due diligence procedures with thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards
- Achieved faster turnaround times for client onboarding, conducting details background checks and financial analysis
- Provided exceptional customer service during client interactions, addressing inquiries promptly while safeguarding sensitive information securely.
- Facilitated productive meetings with clients to address concerns regarding their accounts and KYC-related issues.
GOVERNACE AND KYC SUPPORT (CIB) (SERVICE PERSONNEL)
ABSA BANK GHANA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough customer due diligence checks.
- Assisted in audits, leading to improved internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements guidelines
- Identified potential risk and red flags through comprehensive customer risk assessment, mitigating potential financial losses.
- Worked closed with relationship manager and CSA to develop strategies that supported good cooperate governance
- Developed reports for management regarding KYC performance metrics
- Maintained record of team activities including meetings
- Sent and distributed mails and monitor projects.
Education
Level 2 -
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
01.2025
BSc. - Business Administration (Accounting)
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology
01.2022
Skills
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Administrative support
- Research and Report
- Effective time management
- Managing relationships
- Account onboarding
Certification
- Degree in Business Administration, Accounting (2022)
- Emotional intelligence – Udemy
- Virtual Assistance - Alx
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENT
- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology, Secretary (SRC) 2021 - 2022
- Created and update spreadsheet to truck and report data
- Created agenda and took minutes during meetings, distribution noted in a timely manner afterwards
- Maintained filing system for confidential document, organize files for easy retrieval of information when requested
- Sent and distributed mails
- Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise report that could be used by management for decision making purposes.
- Prepared documents such as memos, reports, spreadsheet and presentations using Microsoft office applications.
Awards
Accounting student of the year, 2022
Timeline
KYC OFFICER AND ACCOUNT PROCESSOR
ABSA BANK GHANA
01.2023 - Current
GOVERNACE AND KYC SUPPORT (CIB) (SERVICE PERSONNEL)
ABSA BANK GHANA
01.2022 - 01.2023
BSc. - Business Administration (Accounting)
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology
Level 2 -
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
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