Clearing Officer

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Position Title:  Clearing Officer

Job Summary

• Ensures the timely processing of outward and inward CICS data to and from PCHC and adherence to approved Bank procedures and policies including that of the BSP and PCHC. (MBTC & PSBank)
• Assume full responsibility in the performance of Outward Check Processing Section (Day & Night operation) that handles Morning Clearing return items of all Metrobank branches nationwide and other transaction related to clearing operations to include monitoring of the performance of machines/servers/lines and applications.
• Assumes full responsibility signature and technical verification of all inward checks of all Metrobank branches, plus those drawn against other units of the bank nationwide processed thru the Philippine Clearing House Corporation.  Provides branches with information of checks requiring confirmation with the respective drawers.
• Responsible in the overall item-for-item balancing of checks received thru PCHC. 
• Makes sure that inward files are uploaded to host computers and ALCO Reports are prepared accordingly.
• Signature Verification of transactional Loans Documents (PN/DS).
• Process all Foreign Currency Denominated Checks presented to Metrobank drawn within or outside the Philippines.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles the accurate and timely processing and monitoring of outward checks based on set policies and regulations of the Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC)
• Processing of outward checks from CCSD-Control & Reconciliation Department (CRD), CGSD, and CMSD (designated CMSUs)
• Updates account closed and payment stopped files from Host.
• Prepares Morning return honored checks reports and Historical reports of returned checks and specially handled checks.
• Ensures timely processing of inward returns
• Ensures timely generation of Return Check Advice
• Ensures the CICS related machines/applications/lines and other peripherals are working and updated.
• Provides support to branches in need and assume other functions that maybe assigned from time to time.

Other Details:

Rank: Officer

Unit: Enterprise Services Sector / Operations Group / Check Clearing & Settlements Division / Check Processing Departnemt

Location: Metrobank Center, Bonifacio Gobal City Taguig