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BASIC ACCOUNT WORKS

PROCESS CUSTOMER TRANSACTION

Level II

BUF BAW2 05 0812

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Processing Customer Transactions

BUF BAW2 05 0812

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process basic
financial transactions for customers in a retail financial organization.

1. Providing Customer Service

Behaviours
1. You give a consistent and reliable performance at work
2. You show respect for others in your dealings with them

1.1. Greeting and Serving Customer With Respect And Professionalism In Accordance
With the Company Service Standards And Expectations
1.2. Providing Customer with Information As Required In A Timely, Accurate And
Effective Manner With Any Queries About Transactions Answered Fully And Clearly
To Ensure Customer Is Appropriately Informed
Information may be related to:

 account services, including:

 savings
 retirement
 superannuation
 investment services

 processes for completing transactions including:

 cash or non-cash transactions


 cheques
 debit/credit cards

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.The interests of customer include knowledge of the changing circumstances of the customer and
how these contexts influence customer needs in relation to financial, retirement, investment and
other services.

1.3. Referring Transactions Outside The Knowledge Or Delegated Authority Of The


Officer To Other Personnel For Resolution As Required

Authorised personnel may include:

 dispute resolution officer


 employees
 supervisors and managers

2. Processing Basic Financial Transactions

You need to know and


understand:
K1 Sources of information and advice within your organisation
K2 Your organisation's timescale standards
K3 How information is stored and how to access it
K4 Your organisation's customer service procedures (including dealing with
complaints)
K5 The limits of your own authority and the action required if any action is
required which is beyond your authority
K6 Your organisation's systems, procedures and time limits for processing
payments to and/or from customers
K7 Your organisation's computerised account set up procedures, including
amendment arrangements
K8 Different methods of receiving financial information
K9 Your organisation's requirements relating to the application of codes,
laws and regulatory requirements including ethical standards and health
and safety as they impact on your activities

2.1. Processing Customer Transactions In An Accurate And Timely Manner Using


Standard Policies, Procedures And Systems
Transactions may be processed:

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 using manual or electronic systems
 using the standard procedures and systems of the financial services institution and may
include:

 bank cheques
 credit card transactions
 debits such as from:
 savings accounts
 cheque accounts
 inward credits/outward payments
 payroll deductions
 Periodic payments.

The relevant financial services organisation's policies, procedures and systems may relate or be
influenced by:

 administrative and clerical systems


 database and IT systems
 product and account and service range
 range of responsibility
 size, type and location of branch
 types of equipment used.

2.2. Checking Documentation Or Systems Entry To Support Transactions For Accuracy


And Completeness And Customer Account And Transaction Details Maintained And
Verifying Using Correct Procedures
2.3. Resolving or Referring Customer Complaints And Disputes To Other Authorized
Personnel And Customer Accounts Are Rectified Where Necessary

2.4. Performing Accurate Reconciliation of Subsidiary Ledgers To General Ledger


Accounts And Levying Fees Appropriate To The Transaction In Accordance With
Standard Procedures

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3.Administering The Transaction Process

3.1. Analyzing and Responding Error Records And Exception Reports To According To
Standard Procedures And Within Required Timeframes
3.2. Providing Activity Reports Monitoring The Nature And Level Of Transaction
Activity And Updating Database Records Or Customer Files According To Standard
Procedures And Within Required Timeframes

3.3. Storing Customer Records Safely, Securely And In Accordance With Standard
Processes And Recognizing The Requirement To Protect Customer Privacy And
Commercial Confidentiality

Critical aspects of Competence

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

 thoroughly check customer account details


 interpret and comply with relevant legislation
 follow customer complaint and dispute resolution policies and procedures
 Maintain and use knowledge of range of products, features and fees.

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This unit may be suitable for you if your work involves you in receiving from and/or making
payments to customers and monitoring customers' payments.
When you receive money from, and/or make payments to, customers, it is
important to make sure that the amount and documentation are accurate, and
that all procedures (including those for keeping money and information secure)
are carried out in line with your organisations requirements. You will also have
responsibility for checking that customer payments are made on time. You will
have to identify and report if a payment is later than stipulated, or if there are
any discrepancies in documentation. You will need to pay attention to details
that are critical to your work

Process customers’ financial transactions


FSPCP01 Process customers’ financial transactions 2
Performance
criteria
You must be able to:
P1 Make sure that all documentation, entries and records are accurate and
legible
P2 Receive payments from and/or make payments to customers
P3 Confirm that amounts and balances are accurate
P4 Recognise discrepancies in documentation and take appropriate action
P5 Process payments accurately in accordance with your organisations
procedures
P6 Keep accurate records of transactions
P7 Comply with legal requirements, industry regulations, ethical standards,
organisational policies and professional codes

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