NamPost is recruiting a Compliance Officer, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- To co-ordinate, facilitate and assist the Compliance Manager in the management of the compliance function of NamPost with an emphasis on operational compliance through monitoring, record-keeping, reporting and inputs into the compliance framework, programmes and corrective and implementation initiatives
- To provide advice at operational level to minimise regulatory, reputation and compliance risk, and endeavour to avert potential litigations/penalties and ultimately contribute to the increase in shareholder value
- To provide background research, inputs and recommendations to policies & procedures as well as compliance programmes and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of same at operational level
- To review and evaluate compliance issues/concerns within the organization as directed by the manager and report back on these
- Lastly, to develop training and awareness material for managers and staff and conduct courses and awareness sessions in order to further a committed compliance work ethic
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
- Legal Compliance Effectiveness Monitoring, Auditing & Advisory Services (incl. Reports)
- Legal Compliance Training & Awareness Programmes & Implementations; • Legal Compliance Records, Data-Base & Services
Requisites
- National Diploma in Law, Finance or Auditing
- 4 years’ experience
- Any additional qualification in Compliance Management will be a distinct advantage or a Diploma in Compliance Management plus 6 years relevant experience in compliance 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:
- Track record of conceptual ability at an operational level coupled with sound commercial judgement
- Auditing knowledge/expertise
- Legal and associated Risk Mitigation & Management knowledge
- Business Acumen and Project Management knowledge
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Computer literate
- Compliance monitoring approaches
- Legal requirements for financial services Research
- Policy & Programme Design/Proposals
- Sound analytical thinking
- 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:
- Driving licence code B
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- NamPost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines