Compliance Officer Responsibilities in Namibia: A Key Role in Ensuring Operational Compliance
Introduction
Namibia’s financial sector has been tasked with ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. To achieve this goal, NamPost has announced the recruitment of a Senior Compliance Officer to assist and support the Compliance Manager in implementing and managing the compliance functionalities of NamPost.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Compliance Officer will be responsible for:
- Providing advice on best practices in compliance attainment at an operational level
- Minimizing regulatory, reputation, and compliance risks
- Assisting in averting potential litigations and penalties
- Conducting background research and providing inputs and recommendations on policies and procedures
- Coordinating the implementation and monitoring of same
Some specific responsibilities include:
- Legal compliance research
- Preparing and reviewing compliance policies and procedures
- Developing training and awareness material
- Investigating and reviewing compliance issues within the organization
- Supervising and coaching compliance officers to ensure standard outcomes are achieved
Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance or Auditing
- At least six years of experience, including two years on a supervisory level
- Any additional qualifications in Compliance Management would be an advantage
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
About NamPost
NamPost is an equal opportunity employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines. The deadline for applications has passed, but interested candidates can view related vacancies on the NamPost website.
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