Senior Financial Analyst (m/f)

Description

• The purpose of this job is to:
• Evaluate and review new applications for registration, including AML/FAP assessments, deregistration, name change/name reservations/transfer of shareholding, registration of Principal Officers (PO’s), auditors and valuators, certification of good standing, review of constitutional documents, etc. from regulated entities for all industries
• Conduct application assessment reviews and make relevant recommendations
• Evaluate and review adherence of regulated entities to current legislation, regulations procedures and policies

Duties

• Review new applications for registration and determine course of action (recommendation to Manager/General Manager)
• Review submission for voluntary and NAMIFISA-initiated deregistrations and determine course of action (recommendation to Manager/General Manager)
• Liaise with relevant divisions and other internal stakeholders on matters relating to Change of shareholding/amalgamations, Change of Key Responsible Persons, additional microlending branch(es), additional Capital Injection, Good Standing, Section 14 Transfers, etc.;
• Provide input to research on challenges/issues faced by industry players or by division and make recommendations to Manager for policy review that may lead to amendments to legislation
• Draft amendments to legislation, i.e. Directives, Circulars, Regulations, Standards, for review by Manager
• Provide support to Legal Advisor on new application forms/requirements, training on relevant laws and crafting of new application forms as may be required
• Prepare statistical data for Annual Report, Financial Stability
• Report, Quarterly Statistical Bulletin and Consumer Education articles, Regulatory Forum Report, Board Report, etc. for review by Manager
• Draft Public Notices/Cautionary Notices for review by Manager/General Manager
• Attend and participate at industry, departmental and divisional meetings
• Ensure that the assessment and analysis of all applications are done correctly on the Electronic Regulatory System (ERS) and corresponding hard copy submission
• Management of subordinates in accordance with NAMFISA’s relevant policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to operational procedures

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance
• Five (5) years’ related experience (finance, consulting or administration, compliance management, risk management, auditing)
• Knowledge of NAMFISA’s vision, mission and objectives
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Up-to-date with industry trends and legislative environment
• Understanding and interpretation of laws Business knowledge and understanding of Insurance, Pensions,
• Medical Aid Funds, Microlending and Capital Markets institutions’ registration requirements
• AML/FAP Assessments
• Financial reports analysis and interpretation
• Economic environment
• Human Resource management
• Risk Management
• Strategic direction
• Business planning
• People management
• Governance, risk management, compliance and information/knowledge management
• Quality Assurance
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Digital fluency
• Business writing

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• NAMFISA offers a market-related total cost to company package based on work experience and qualifications. The package includes retirement and medical aid benefits
• We encourage energetic, dynamic and results-driven team players to forward their applications to:
• 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 short-listed candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned. No faxed applications will be accepted

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

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