Nampost is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer (m/f), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- To assist and support the Compliance Manager in the implementation and management of the compliance functionalities of NamPost, with a focus on operational compliance through systematic monitoring & analysis of indicators of non-compliance within a legalistic context, record keeping of problem areas, reporting and suggesting well-founded remedies, improvement/extensions of the compliance framework, training/improvement programmes and corrective and implementation
initiatives
- To provide advise as to best practices in compliance attainment at operational level to minimize regulatory, reputation and compliance risk, and assist in averting potential litigations/penalties and ultimately contribute to the increase in shareholder value
- To provide specific background research, inputs, and recommendations to policies & procedures, new development as well as compliance programmes and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of same at operational level
- To investigate, review and evaluate compliance issues/concerns within the organization as agreed with the manager and report back on these with compelling recommendations. To develop training and awareness material for managers and staff and conduct courses and awareness sessions to further a committed compliance work ethic amongst staff and achieve consistency and continuity
- To delegate compliance tasks and responsibilities to the Compliance Officers, guide and coach them and ensure tostandard outcomes
Duties
- Legal Compliance Research, Preparations & Inputs related to Compliance Policy & Procedures, Strategy, Advice & Recommendations
- Legal Compliance Programme Inputs, Preparations, Reviews & Developments (incl. Preparation of Improvement Plans)
- Legal Compliance Initiatives & Follow Through Effectiveness
- Legal Compliance Effectiveness Monitoring, Auditing & Advisory Services (incl. Reports)
- Legal Compliance Training & Awareness Programmes & Implementations Effectiveness
- Legal Compliance Records, Data-Base & Services
- Legal Compliance Specific Improvement Initiatives Effectiveness
- Legal Compliance investigations Effectiveness
- Governance & Regulatory Reporting; and
- Supervision & Coaching Effectiveness
Requisites
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance or Auditing with six (6) years’ experience of which two (2) years should haven on a supervisory level with evidence of leading a team. Any additional qualification in
Compliance Management will be a distinct advantage in a corporate legal/commercial environment, with a proven track record in the area of compliance in an organisation of similar magnitude and complexity
- Skills and Knowledge requirements:
- Track record of translating conceptual ability at an operational level in the context of sound commercial judgement
- Supervision and coaching
- Auditing knowledge/expertise
- Legal and associated Risk Mitigation & Management knowledge
- Business Acumen and Project Management knowledge
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Computer literate
- Compliance monitoring approaches
- Legal requirements for financial services industry and NamPost specific
- Policy & Programme Design/Proposals
- Sound analytical thinking and reasoning
- Communication ability
- Able to articulate technical or complex issues clearly and succinctly
- Attentive to detail
- Able to adjust style of communication according to the needs of audience
- Systematic analysis
- Research
- Other requirement:
- Driving licence code B
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
- The documents that need to be forwarded Cover letter, certified copies of relevant qualifications together with a detailed curriculum vitae
- Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks after the closing date must accept that their applications were not considered favourably
- NamPost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines
- Candidates who comply with the above criteria and competency areas should send online applications to not exceed 20MB and candidates should indicate in the subject line for which position they apply
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application