Salay Mohammed Areef

• Accurately book trades in Calypso application according to client tickets for depositary service clients.
• Collaborate with Business Implementation, IT, and Static teams in Calypso change and initiation processes.
• Coordinate with IT for streamlining semi-automatic trade flow in Calypso.
• Monitor Calypso interface queue to ensure integration of automated trades and take corrective actions as needed.
• Investigate and reconcile breaks with internal teams and clients as part of daily operations.
• Address queries related to portfolio creation, mapping, and security creation in Calypso.
• Handle queries from internal teams regarding daily operations and monthly activities.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation based on client requirements

• Handle Trigger Events to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and internal Know Your Client policies.
• Monitor transactions through monthly exception reports, investigating suspicious activities.
• Initiate customer calls to gather KYC information like Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Fund (SOF).
• Conduct thorough investigations of money laundering alerts and suspicious transactions.
• Ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions.
• Identify process gaps and propose innovative solutions.
• Adhere strictly to the bank’s policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Maintain high operational control and audit compliance standards.
• Participate in training programs to enhance KYC industry knowledge.
• Meet agreed targets, KPIs, SLAs, and confidentiality standards.
• Identify and escalate potential quality issues promptly to management.

• Orchestrated procurement operations with finesse, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence
• Developed procurement processes by partnering with procurement and business teams to conduct thorough needs assessments and provide strategic inputs
• Managed stakeholders by addressing inquiries related to procurement and maintaining continuous engagement to facilitate cross-functional synergies
• Prepared comprehensive reports within stipulated timelines to support data-driven decision-making
• Administered procurement processes for clients, ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures to safeguard operational efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance
• Delivered operations at the highest standards, consistently meeting quality targets and timelines with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to superior performance
• Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented enhancements to contribute to the development of best practices and process optimization initiatives.

Accounting Maverick: Skilled in corporate tax events, cash flow valuation, journal entries, and financial reporting. Adept at investigating discrepancies, validating valuations, and preparing tax returns. Implemented process improvements and chaired escalation calls. Assisted in audit reporting.

Core Competencies:

• Corporate Tax Event Processing
• Cash Flow Valuation (Direct & Indirect)
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Discrepancy Investigation & Resolution
• MIS & Financial Reporting
• VAT & GST Return Preparation
• Process Improvement Implementation
• Audit Reporting Assistance