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The Manual Money Handling Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Poor workstation design
- 2. Receipt of cash
- Not verifying received amounts
- Leaving cash unattended
- 3. Counting Cash
- Incorrect totals
- Soiled or contaminated notes
- Sharp objects (e.g staples)
- 4. Documenting Transactions
- Record inaccuracies
- Not cross-checking entries
- Errors due to fatigue
- 5. Bundling and Wrapping
- Paper cuts
- Fatigue from repetitive tasks
- 6. Storing Cash
- Mishandling cash vaults
- Improper secure storage systems
- 7. Bank Deposits
- Unsafe transport of cash
- Incorrect bank deposits
- 8. Processing Overages/Shortages
- Error in calculations
- Ignoring overages/shortages
- 9. Generating Reports
- Inaccurate information
- Incorrect use of software
- 10. Audit
- Inadequate audit trails
- Loss during audit process
- 11. Securing Workstation
- Incomplete shutdown processes
- Unsecure systems left open
- 12. Closing
- Not correctly closing registers
- Failing to secure physical premises
- 13. In-case of Emergency
- Inability to handle emergency situation
- Lack of emergency contact numbers
- 14. End-of-Day Resets
- Incorrect resetting procedure
- Failure to reset
- 15. Training & Refresher Courses
- Failure to update knowledge
- Misinformation
- 16. Reporting & Communication
- Inadequate or improper communication
- Miscommunication of figures
- 17. Quality Assurance Check
- Mistakes not identified
- Failure to conduct routine audits
- 18. Weekly/Monthly Reconciliation
- Misaligned books
- Inaccurate accounts handling
- 19. Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Failure to report suspicious transactions
- Non-compliance with AML laws
- 20. Customer Complaints Handling
- Not addressing complaints
- Poor customer service