Beverly Noel-Gilkes

Brooklyn, NY 347-***-**** ad4kk0@r.postjobfree.com

Finance & Wire Transfer specialist with 23+ years of experience in wire transfer operations, banking cash management, and reimbursement operations. Highly skilled in processing outgoing and incoming wire transfers, preparing & keying multiple entries to the general ledger, and supporting the completion of wire transfer audits throughout the year. Adept at verifying member information to maintain regulatory compliance, utilizing banking systems, and conducting thorough reconciliations for accurate financial records.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Israel Discount Bank Of New York New York,NY

Wire Transfer Specialist September2023 - December 2023

●Entered and verified incoming and outgoing CHIPS, SWIFT, and federal payments within the system to ensure seamless transaction processing.

●Send email to account officer on drawdown of fedwire and chips receive payments for approval.

●Generate the End of Day (EOD) reports

UNFCU (United Nations Federal Credit Union) Long Island, NY

Wire Transfer Specialist October 2021 - September 2023

●Handle the processing of incoming wire payments including CHIP, FED, and SWIFT, ensuring accurate and timely execution.

●Conduct thorough reviews of a high volume of new account applications to meticulously verify the eligibility of prospective members.

●Validate member information and meticulously ensure that documentation 100% aligns with UNFCU's policies and regulatory compliance.

●Serve as the primary point of contact for new and prospective members, providing essential feedback and vital information to facilitate their engagement with UNFCU and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

RBC Capital Markets Jersey City, NJ

Wire Transfer Specialist July 2007 – January 2020

●Entered and verified incoming and outgoing CHIPS, SWIFT, ACH, and federal payments within the system to ensure seamless transaction processing.

●Utilized 5 specialized banking systems such as RIBS, eGL, and BESS to perform a wide range of tasks, including manual entries and payment verification, ensuring precision and adherence to banking standards.

●Monitored and investigated return items exceeding $2,500, maintain a detailed log of checks received for deposit/collection, and proactively investigate outstanding balance items to maintain zero balance in accounts.

●Prepared General Ledger entries for Tracing Suspense to account for returned items pending receipt of debits from 10+ branches, ensuring accurate financial tracking.

●Handled the establishment and closure of Demand Deposit Accounts (DDA) in response to customer requests.

●Processed manual entries received from various groups to the respective General Ledger (G/L) and DDA accounts, ensuring meticulous documentation and copies for audit tracking purposes.

●Provided assistance in handling MB&B (Mail, Bills, and Bullion) returned from Symcor Canada, ensuring efficient processing and resolution.

●Performed daily balancing of tracing suspense and proof suspense accounts, meticulously documenting supporting evidence for verification and recording purposes.

●Processed 10+ daily files received from the Federal Reserve Bank, providing timely advice to Treasury Management for informed decision-making.

●Updated RBCCM LLC balances on IND (Insured Network Deposits), manage the shutdown of NY lines in PCom during late shifts, and generate End of Day (EOD) reports from BOT upon completion of late shift activities.

Wachovia Banking Corp New York, NY

Reimbursement Officer February 2000 – July 2007

●Managed exception type requests, including cancellations and amendments of same-day or future-dated payments, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution.

●Served as a responsive point of contact for Wachovia Representatives and various departments, effectively addressing payment-related inquiries and requests via email and phone.

●Handled and oversaw the complex reconciliation of 10 CHIPS & FEDWIRE accounts, as well as inter-company accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

●Executed necessary accounting entries on international systems to clear outstanding balances, maintaining financial integrity and ensuring proper record-keeping.

●Processed incoming and outgoing USD funds transfers, as well as foreign exchange wire transfers, facilitating seamless transactions and 100% adherence to regulatory requirements.

●Monitored systems such as swiftlink to ensure the uninterrupted flow of transactions to the international system, proactively identifying and addressing any potential issues or disruptions.

EDUCATION

Wingate High School New York, NY

High School Diploma 1990

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, OnDemand, Peoplesoft, IntelliTrace, BESS, SWIFT, FED, RIBS E-GIFTS,JACK HENRY SYNERGY,SILVERLAKE AND SALESFORCE

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