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Closing a Bank Account in a Regular Operating Environment

1

Step
Request to close the bank account.

Account with no activity for 6 months needs to be reviewed for closure or provide the explanation to Treasury to keep the account open.  

Responsible Party

RR/Business Unit Head

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2

Step
Provide current B2B, and last 3-month bank statements, clear all outstanding B2B issues, move the fund out of bank account and make available balance zero.
Responsible Party

RR/Business Unit Head

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3

Step
Review bank account closing request.

Responsible Party

Treasurer

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4

Step
Review B2B report, provide clearance to close the account.
Responsible Party

Chief, CFRA

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5

Step
Approve bank account closing request.
Responsible Party

Treasurer

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6

Step
Arrange for preparation of the official letter to close the bank account if the request is approved.
Responsible Party

Treasurer

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7

Step
Send Official Letter to close bank account to bank. 

Responsible Party

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8

Step
Obtain and provide in bank’s letterhead the confirmation that the account has been closed at bank.

Responsible Party

Bank,

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9

Step
Close the bank account in Quantum.  


Responsible Party

Treasurer

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