Senior Anti Money Laundering Officer (SAMLO)

JOB SUMMARY

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent

To mitigate the risk of Mascom’s products and services being used for money laundering or terrorist financing. The SAMLO also develops and maintains an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) control framework for the Company and creates a culture of compliance within the Company to ensure that there is a pervasive adherence to the AML & Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations and global standards. The Incumbent provides advice and guidance to management through the application of risk management principles, processes, policies, and procedures.

Division: Finance
Location: Gaborone
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Audit, law or related qualification
Closing Date: 4th March 2024

Key Performance Areas

      • Co-ordination of AML & CTF controls
      • Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
      • Policy formulation and implementation in line with AML & CFT standards
      • AML & CTF Risk Framework formulation and execution
      • AML training to staff and compliance monitoring
      • Internal & External Stakeholder Management
      • Quality, Safety, Health and Environment

Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Audit, law or related qualification.

Key Competencies

Key behavioral competencies for the job include Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking, Decision-making, Commercial Acumen and Organizational Awareness. The choice candidate should also be well vested in Stress Management, Planning and Organization Management as well as Self-Discipline and Resilience. Results Orientation and Execution, Integrity and Personal Credibility, Teamwork and Negotiation are also key for the role. The role also requires Coaching and Mentoring, People Management and Career Development, Supervision and Delegation.

The candidate should demonstrate key technical competencies in AML & CTF Compliance and Regulatory Management. The role also requires Employee Engagement and Productivity Management.

Job Requirements

      • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Audit, law or related qualification
      • ACAMS qualification or Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management or similar qualification preferred.
      • At least 5-7 years practical work experience in legal and regulatory affairs environment, out of which 3 years’ must have been on a Supervisory experience as an AML officer in a financial services or regulatory environment, with specific focus on AML & CTF.

If you meet the above requirements please send your cover letter, CV and certified copies of academic certificates to recruitment@mascom.bw

Kindly note that we do not accept hand delivered applications and will only get in contact with shortlisted candidates.