Financial Analyst (m/f)

Description

• The purpose of this job is to assist in the implementation of the Acts under NAMFISA’s jurisdiction in order to ensure financial institutions are financially sound by monitoring the financial performance of regulated institutions. The job further ensures timely and accurate collection of data from institutions regulated under the relevant Acts to ensure effective functioning of these institutions as well as to evaluate and review adherence of industry to current legislation, regulations, procedures and policies

Duties

• Risk assessment through on-site and off-site inspections
• Data management (statistical update, data capturing, general administration, financial returns, financial information)
• Assess documentation for recommendation to the Senior Financial Analyst
• Prepare consolidated statistical reports on the performance of regulated institutions
• Enforce compliance by verifying and monitoring whether the business is being conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Participate in Consumer Education interventions
• Maintain the regulatory and supervisory framework by researching on international best practice principles and making recommendations on the course of action
• Innovation
• Categorization of entities in terms of Supervisory Ladder of
• Intervention on Quarterly basis

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance
• Two (2) years’ experience in financial analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of NAMFISA’s vision, mission and objectives
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Industry business knowledge and understanding
• Up-to-date with industry trends and legislative environment
• Understanding and interpretation of laws
• Risk assessment knowledge and understanding
• Accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Economic environment
• Analytical tools and methods
• Financial reports analysis and interpretation
• Regulatory and Supervisory skills
• Report writing skills
• Research and Analysis skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Complaints handling skills
• Excellent Computer Skills (MS Office);
• Good verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal and conflict handling skills

Notes

• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• As per Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian Citizens from disadvantaged groups and persons living with disabilities will receive preferential treatment and are encouraged to apply
• Please note that certified copies of qualifications and identification documents should be attached to your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned. No faxed applications will be accepted
• NAMFISA reserves the right not to make an appointment in this position

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr@namfisa.com.na with the Subject line “Financial Analyst”