SADIKU OLABISI CHRISTIANA
Head of Processing
Lagos, NG.About
Highly accomplished banking operations professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in processing, cash management, and customer service leadership. Proven ability to optimize operational efficiency, mitigate financial risks, and enhance customer satisfaction, consistently driving organizational growth and compliance within dynamic financial environments. Seeking to leverage strong leadership and analytical skills to excel in a challenging role.
Work
United Bank for Africa Plc.
|Head of Processing
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Leads and manages all non-cash customer service processing activities within the branch, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing, adherence to regulatory compliance, and continuous operational efficiency.
Highlights
Directed all non-cash customer service processing operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing for cheques and facilitating seamless truncation to Head Office Clearing.
Maintained efficient Turnaround Times (TAT) consistently in line with service level agreements, significantly enhancing overall service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Identified and recommended critical process improvements for customer service support, leading to measurable enhancements in operational workflows and service delivery.
Implemented robust oversight and control measures, effectively preventing financial losses from fraud, regulatory violations, and processing errors across branch operations.
Provided essential backup leadership for the Customer Service Manager, ensuring continuous operational coverage and strict adherence to banking regulations.
United Bank for Africa Plc.
|Cash Officer
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised daily teller operations, managed branch cash holdings, resolved escalated customer complaints, and administered ATM systems to ensure strong controls and operational excellence.
Highlights
Supervised daily teller operations, implementing robust controls that minimized discrepancies and ensured financial integrity across the branch.
Successfully resolved all complex customer complaints escalated beyond frontline staff, improving customer satisfaction and retention rates.
Administered the branch's Automated Teller Machine (ATM) products and systems, ensuring optimal functionality and over 99% uptime for customer access.
Executed daily cash reconciliation and comprehensive cash management, ensuring strict adherence to approved Cash Operating Procedure (COP) limits and achieving zero fraud tolerance.
Motivated and trained a team of tellers through constant interaction, fostering a high-performance environment and ensuring compliance with bank policies.
United Bank for Africa Plc.
|Teller/ATM Custodian
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed ATM operations and cash reconciliation, collaborating with vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure optimal ATM functionality, security, and compliance.
Highlights
Collaborated with vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure optimal ATM placement and functionality, contributing to enhanced service accessibility for customers.
Proactively identified and resolved potential ATM faults, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service availability.
Managed ATM cash levels, rigorously safeguarding against loss and ensuring strict adherence to prescribed limits and security protocols.
Performed daily reconciliation of ATM cash, achieving 100% accuracy and accountability for all transactions.
United Bank for Africa Plc.
|Teller
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Processed diverse cash and check transactions, maintained accurate financial records, balanced cash drawers, and provided comprehensive customer service while ensuring strict compliance with bank procedures.
Highlights
Processed high volumes of cash and check deposits with exceptional accuracy, consistently balancing cash drawers at the close of each shift.
Recorded all financial transactions promptly and accurately, ensuring full compliance with bank procedures and internal controls.
Addressed customer inquiries regarding checking, savings accounts, and various bank products, enhancing customer understanding and service experience.
Actively advised and cross-sold relevant bank products and services to customers, contributing to customer portfolio growth.
Anglican High School
|Educationist (NYSC)
Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed and delivered engaging educational content, supervised classroom activities, and provided personalized instruction to foster a productive learning environment during National Youth Service Corps.
Highlights
Designed and distributed comprehensive educational content, including notes, tests, and assignments, improving student comprehension and engagement.
Supervised classroom activities, cultivating a safe and productive learning environment for students.
Provided personalized instruction and encouraged interactive learning, catering to individual student needs and enhancing academic performance.
Organized and executed various educational activities and events, enriching the learning experience and promoting student participation.
Maintained meticulous records of student attendance and grades, ensuring accurate academic tracking and reporting for the school year.
NNPC/ PPMC Mosimi Depot
|Accounts Officer (Industrial Training)
Ogun, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed customer inquiries, updated internal databases, supported sales operations, and maintained comprehensive financial records during an industrial training program.
Highlights
Responded to customer inquiries via email and phone, efficiently resolving issues and retrieving account information for numerous clients.
Maintained and updated internal databases with accurate customer account details, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for the team.
Provided critical back-office support to Account Executives, streamlining sales processes and contributing to operational efficiency.
Organized and maintained comprehensive digital and physical records of invoices and contracts, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance.
Conducted periodic reconciliation of sales and accounting books, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
Volunteer
Anglican High School (PPA)
|Assistant Corper's Liaison Officer
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Summary
Facilitated positive relationships between school administration and corps members, enhancing communication and welfare during National Youth Service Corps.
Highlights
Successfully fostered a harmonious relationship between school management and corps members, improving communication and resolving issues effectively.
Anti-Corruption CDS Group (NYSC)
|Provost
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Summary
Organized and coordinated weekly meetings for the Anti-Corruption Community Development Service (CDS) Group during National Youth Service Corps.
Highlights
Systematically organized and coordinated weekly group meetings, ensuring consistent engagement and progress on anti-corruption initiatives.
Education
Bestower International University
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Bachelor of Science
Accounting
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
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Higher National Diploma
Accounting
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
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National Diploma
Accounting
Greenfield International Secondary School
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Secondary School
West African Examination (WAEC)
Certificates
ALX AI Career Essentials
Issued By
ALX
Professional conduct and Ethics Certification
Issued By
CIBN
Jobberman Soft-Skills Training
Issued By
Jobberman
NIM-NYSC Proficiency Certificate in Management (PCM)
Issued By
NIM-NYSC
Basic Banking Operations
Issued By
FITC Nigeria
Skills
Leadership
Team Motivation.
Operational Management
Process Optimization.
Problem Solving
Customer Service Excellence.
Multitasking
Attention to Detail.
Process Analysis
Process Improvement.
Time Management
Adaptability
Versatility.
Relationship Management
Stakeholder Engagement.
Microsoft Office Suite
MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.