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Atasha Mqukuse

Atasha Mqukuse

Compliance officer
Ekurhuleni,Gauteng

Summary

Detail-driven Compliance Officer focused on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews. Fantastic at problem-solving and verifying legal requirements information. Proficient in field examinations and configuring driving simulators. Detail-oriented Compliance Officer dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing half decade in the industry. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Specialist

Domsa Housing
10.2021 - Current
  • Compiled maintenance and repair requests for submission to relevant department and reached out to local contractors for bid proposals.
  • Carefully screened tenancy applicants, pulling background investigations, credit reports and past rental history.
  • Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
  • Assessed property, compiled information, and wrote reports regarding findings for submission to director.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
  • Scheduled outside contractors for major maintenance issues.
  • Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for over 5 properties.
  • Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.

Sales Consultant/Administrator

Atsikani Awiri
10.2021 - Current
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
  • Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Cultivated lasting rapport with key industry clients by providing accurate pricing and credit terms to meet customer objectives.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice message.

Customer Service Consultant

ABSA BANK BRANCH
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Audited documentation to identify errors and documented findings for review and action.
  • Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
  • Collected and verified application data such as employment histories and financial documentation to determine plan eligibility.
  • Collaborated with sales and service departments to implement proactive changes based on customer feedback, leading to direct drop in customer complaints.
  • Communicated with management about trends in customer calls to help team efficiency and success.
  • Troubleshot customer service issues with methodical approach, eliminating impossible quickly and focused on implementing relevant, actionable solutions.
  • Completed more than 50 outbound follow-up calls each day to qualified prospects interested in buying bank products.

Customer Service Consultant Team Leader

ABSA BANK
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
  • Audited documentation to identify errors and documented findings for review and action.
  • Exceeded performance targets consistently by maintaining strong call control and calm in stressful situations.
  • Collaborated with sales and service departments to implement proactive changes based on customer feedback, leading to direct drop in customer complaints.
  • Multitasked effectively to simultaneously handle website chat and telephone customers' needs.
  • Employed prescribed sales processes to cultivate strong customer relationships.
  • Communicated with management about trends in customer calls to help team efficiency and success.
  • Troubleshot customer service issues with methodical approach, eliminating impossible quickly and focused on implementing relevant, actionable solutions.
  • Gained in-depth understanding of company products, systems and policies to give customers expert support.
  • Collected and verified application data such as employment histories and financial documentation to determine plan eligibility.
  • Documented customer calls in full to minimize confusion in future calls and facilitate complete resolutions to individual issues.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Call Centre Team Leader.

ABSA BANK
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • Coached team members regarding call strategy to effectively reach targets and foster customer retention.
  • Provided knowledge and resources to prepare each team member for success and top performance.
  • Assisted in training, motivating and coaching team members to meet required center goals.
  • Conducted periodic surveys with customers and potential customers to increase quality.
  • Prioritized team and individual goals to effectively achieve business objectives.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions, providing feedback and executing new tactics to improve campaign and agent performance.
  • Communicated frequently and openly to motivate team members and drive goal achievement.
  • Developed knowledge of products, processes and call center trends to provide recommendations for improved customer experience.
  • Oversaw call-monitoring, coaching, performance and corrective action for all team members.
  • Requested team member feedback regarding existing operations and analyzed findings to improve policies and procedures.
  • Generated reports detailing metrics such as call times and satisfaction ratings.
  • Minimized process lags through operations protocols and client account management training.

Fraud Specialist

ABSA BANK
02.2008 - 08.2012
  • Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Evaluated success of fraud detection systems to identify areas for improvement.
  • Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
  • Coached and trained staff on fraud prevention techniques to increase awareness and reduce risk.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support fraud investigations.
  • Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain fraud prevention strategies.
  • Conducted forensic analyses of financial records to identify fraudulent activity and accurately report findings.
  • Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.

Education

Associate of Arts - Busness

Busness Administration
Alison Empower Yourself
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Law

University of Johannesberg
Johannesberg
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Sales And Distribution

Milpark Business School
Johannesberg
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - RE5

Moon School of Excellence
Johannesberg
04.2001 -

Skills

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Timeline

Property Specialist

Domsa Housing
10.2021 - Current

Sales Consultant/Administrator

Atsikani Awiri
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Consultant

ABSA BANK BRANCH
06.2016 - 05.2021

Customer Service Consultant Team Leader

ABSA BANK
06.2016 - 05.2021

Call Centre Team Leader.

ABSA BANK
09.2012 - 06.2016

Fraud Specialist

ABSA BANK
02.2008 - 08.2012

Associate of Arts - Busness

Busness Administration
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Law

University of Johannesberg
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Sales And Distribution

Milpark Business School
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - RE5

Moon School of Excellence
04.2001 -
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