NAMPOST
Vacancy – Senior Compliance Officer
Section: Compliance
Department: Legal & Governance & Compliance
Office: Windhoek
Primary purpose of position
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 to standard outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
• 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.
Educational and experience requirements
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.
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Closing Date: 6 September 2024
Candidates who comply with the above criteria and competency areas should register on NamPost’s HR Recruitment Portal on the NamPost website (www.nampost.com.na).
The documents that need to be uploaded Cover letter, certified copies of relevant qualifications together with a detailed curriculum vitae.
Note: NamPost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines