What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payments Officer position at CFI Financial Group?
Who are we?
CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.
Check out more about CFI here.
CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.
Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!
Description:
we are seeking to recruit a highly organised and capable Payments Officer to join CFI finance team.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Responsible for the daily payment transactions processing (fund in/out)
Ensuring all payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain proper and adequate records/documents with respect to all processes pertaining to the department and ensure the same is in line with the policy/ procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements
Handle all back office duties related to payments
Adhere to the existing and approved policies/ procedures pertaining to the processing of outward/ inward remittances and applicable Central Bank regulations in this regard
To monitor and maintain bank account balances
Constantly strive to reduce/minimize all kinds of errors while processing requests pertaining to the department
Adhere to the established processes and controls (automated/ manual) to prevent/ detect the transfer of funds to/ from potentially suspect countries, banks, individuals, and entities to ensure compliance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) rules/ regulations
Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information including information pertaining to fund transfers
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any related field
Minimum 2-4 years’ experience.
Preferably candidates with relevant experience in monetary payments processing at a financial services company
Technical Requirements
Good oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
Good Knowledge of International Markets (FX, Equities, Commodities, etc).
Knowledge of the remittance/collection rules/regulations, including pertinent regulatory directives (including AML rules/ regulations) and related best practices
A committed team player who works well with other people and takes initiative to communicate actively to get the job done
Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-oriented environment
Professional attitude and demeanor
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly demanding environment while meeting tight deadlines
Why join CFI?
· We’re a fast-growing, multinational company
· Competitive salaries and benefits
· Work and learn with industry professions
· Supportive and collaborative environment
· Unlimited opportunities for growth and development
