NamPost is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer, 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 minimise 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 organisation 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
- Supervision & Coaching Effectiveness
Requisites
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance or Auditing with 6 years’ experience of which 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:
- 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