FINANCE TEAM LEADER – FNB (First National Bank), part of FirstRand Group 42 views

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is essential; many candidates also hold professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or SAICA-registered CA(SA), which are widely recognised in Namibia. Local regulatory knowledge — including compliance with the Bank of Namibia’s prudential requirements and Namibian tax legislation — is expected and often assessed during interviews.

You’ll oversee month-end financial reporting, budget monitoring, and team supervision across finance functions like accounts payable, receivables, and general ledger — all aligned with FNB Group standards and Namibian statutory deadlines. Daily tasks include coordinating with local branch finance staff, liaising with internal audit, and ensuring adherence to both group policies and Namibian Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) reporting obligations.

Namibian banking culture values respectful hierarchy, relationship-based communication, and responsiveness to local stakeholders — including regulators and community partners — alongside strong ethical conduct aligned with Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Act. Leaders are expected to mentor junior Namibian staff, support transformation goals under the Namibian Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEF), and demonstrate cultural fluency in both English and local languages where appropriate.

High-performing leaders may progress to roles such as Finance Manager (Regional), Head of Finance for Namibia Operations, or cross-functional positions like Risk or Treasury within FirstRand Group’s Southern African footprint. Internal mobility is supported through FirstRand’s leadership development programmes, and advancement often depends on demonstrated alignment with group strategy and successful delivery against Namibia-specific KPIs like SME lending finance integration or financial inclusion metrics.

Employees receive statutory benefits including 22 days annual leave, Namibian medical aid schemes (often with Medscheme or NAMAF partnerships), and mandatory pension contributions via the Namibian Pension Funds Act. Additional benefits commonly include group life cover, study assistance for accredited finance qualifications, and access to FNB’s employee banking discounts — all administered in compliance with Namibian labour law and collective agreements.

Applications must be submitted via FNB Namibia’s official careers portal — unsolicited CVs sent directly to branches or managers are not considered. Recruiters prioritise candidates with proven experience in Namibian or Southern African banking environments, evidence of leading finance teams through audits or regulatory inspections, and clear articulation of how your approach supports FNB’s purpose and Namibia’s national development priorities like Vision 2030.