The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) exists to supervise financial institutions and financial services, and to advise the Minister of Finance on matters relating to financial institutions and financial services in terms of the NAMFISA Act No. 3 of 2001. NAMFISA is an equal opportunity employer and invites competent & suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position(s):
FINANCIAL ANALYST
DIVISION: CAPITAL MARKETS
THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this job is to assist in the implementation of the Acts under NAMFISA’s jurisdiction in order to ensure regulated financial institutions are financially sound by monitoring the financial performance and ensure they are operationally sound by monitoring their Governance Risk and Compliance practices. The job -further ensures timely and accurate collection of data from institutions regulated under the relevant Acts to ensure effective functioning of these institutions as well as to evaluate and review adherence of industry to current legislation,
regulations, procedures and policies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Risk assessment through on-site and off-site inspections;
- Data management (statistical update, data capturing, general administration, financial returns, financial information);
- Assess documentation for recommendation to the Senior Financial Analyst;
- Prepare consolidated statistical reports on the performance of regulated institutions;
- Enforce compliance by verifying and monitoring whether the business is being conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation;
- Stakeholder engagement;
- Participate in Consumer Education interventions;
- Maintain the regulatory and supervisory framework by researching on international best practice principles and making recommendations on the course of action.
- Innovation
- Categorization of entities in terms of Supervisory Ladder of Intervention on Quarterly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance;
- Relevant certifications (i.e. CFA, CFI, CAIA) will be an added advantage
- 3 years’ related experience in the Financial Industry
- Experience in Asset Management will be an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Knowledge of NAMFISA’s mission, objectives, functions, processes, and systems
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Up to date with the industry trends and legislative environment
- Understanding and interpretation of laws
- Industry business knowledge and understanding
- Risk assessment knowledge and understanding
- Accounting and auditing practices and principles
- Economic environment
- Analytical tools and methods
- Financial Reports Analysis and Interpretation
SKILLS:
- Governance, risk management, compliance, and information/knowledge management
- Quality assurance
- Research
- Financial analysis
- Financial market analysis
- Legislative, regulatory and supervisory fluency
- Risk assessment planning
- Risk assessment execution
- Risk mitigation
- Report writing
- Data analysis and management
- Assessments and inspections
- Fluency in international standards
- Fluency in statutory returns
- Digital fluency
- Business writing
REMUNERATION:
NAMFISA offers a market-related total cost to company package based on work experience and qualifications. The package includes retirement and medical aid benefits.
More Information
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
We encourage energetic, dynamic and results-driven team players to forward their applications to:
Vacancies
Human Resources Manager, P. O. Box 21250, Windhoek OR
Hand deliver to:
Upper Ground Floor, 51 - 55 Werner List Street, Gutenberg Plaza OR
E-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline for applications: Friday, 7 July 2023
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.
NAMFISA reserves the right not to make an appointment in this position.
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