Revised CATS Procedure Dec.20161

COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA December 1, 2016
the deposit slip and then puts her or his initials on all the documents;
e) Hands over the receipt/advice to the depositor after putting thereon
her/his initials; and
f) Forwards the cheque and the Bankers’ cheque /CPO/and the deposit slip
to the Customer Services Officer/Maker (at the back) for further
processing.
Customer Service Officer-Back Maker
a) Receives the other bank cheque and prepare MT-103 attachment
designed for Special cheque clearance and sign on it.
b) Forwards to the checker/CSM for co-signing.
c) Sends for clearance by messenger to the respective bank branch.
d) Keeps the originating bank copy signed by other bank for
acknowledgment of receipt for follow up.
e) Authorizes incoming MT-103 message on system when they respond if
the message is correct, or amend the message and authorize.
Customer Service officer-back checker
a) Co-signs on the MT-103 attachment designed for special check clearance.
b) Authorizes incoming MT-103 message on system when they respond if
the message is correct in her/his authorization limit by checking with
originating bank copy or inform the maker to amend the message for any
error and authorize.
Customer Service Manager
a) Authorizes incoming MT-103 message on system when they respond if
the message is correct in her/his authorization limit by checking with
originating bank copy or inform the maker to amend the message for any
error and authorize.
The Branch Controller
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