Compliance Officer Responsibilities Take Center Stage in Namibia
Vacancy Announcement: Senior Compliance Officer at Namibian Post (NamPost)
The Namibian Post (NamPost) has announced a vacancy for a Senior Compliance Officer, a crucial role that plays a vital part in ensuring the company’s compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining its reputation. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Compliance Manager in implementing and managing compliance functionalities within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Compliance Officer will be responsible for:
- Conducting Legal Research: Conducting legal research to inform policy and procedure development, as well as reviewing and evaluating compliance issues within the organization.
- Providing Advice on Best Practices: Providing advice on best practices in compliance attainment at an operational level to minimize regulatory, reputation, and compliance risk.
- Developing Compliance Programs: Developing and implementing compliance programs, including training and awareness sessions.
- Investigating Compliance Issues: Investigating and reviewing compliance issues and concerns.
- Monitoring and Auditing Compliance: Monitoring and auditing compliance to ensure effectiveness.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance or Auditing
- 6 years of experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience
- Additional qualifications in Compliance Management will be advantageous
Key Skills
The ideal candidate should possess the following key skills:
- Supervision and Coaching: Ability to supervise and coach team members.
- Auditing Knowledge: Expertise in auditing knowledge and techniques.
- Legal and Risk Management Knowledge: Understanding of legal requirements and risk management principles.
- Business Acumen and Project Management Knowledge: Familiarity with business operations and project management principles.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using computer software applications.
- Compliance Monitoring Approaches: Knowledge of compliance monitoring approaches and techniques.
- Knowledge of Legal Requirements: Familiarity with legal requirements for financial services.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate should also possess a:
- Driving license code B
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is February 9, 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice on compliance matters to ensure the organization’s continued success and growth.