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Work History
Education
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Japhet Shilongo

Japhet Shilongo

WINDHOEK

Summary

A dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record of exceptional performance at individual, team, and organisational levels. I am an experienced Investment Analyst with over 8 years of expertise in optimising company returns and effectively managing investment risks.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Investment Analyst

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
WINDHOEK
07.2016 - Current

- Initiating deals and investments in money market, capital market, and foreign exchange within approved trading limits.
- Conducting research and analysis on current issues to identify relevant and suitable investment opportunities for the Investment Fund portfolio.
- Building and maintaining strategic relationships with key brokerage firms and financial institutions through regular visits and communication.
- Analyzing data to assess current and long-term investment risks and trends.
- Staying updated on local, regional, and global economic developments to evaluate their impact on potential investments.
- Providing advice on asset allocation studies and researching new analytical tools to improve portfolio management capabilities.
- Compiling monthly investment reports for submission to the Investment Manager.
- Collaborating with the Investment Manager, ALCO, EXCO, Board, and other departments to prepare necessary reports.
- Ensuring compliance of asset managers' reports with the Investment Policy and agreements.
- Offering guidance in drafting investment policies.

Assistant Accountant (Benefit Payments)

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
WINDHOEK
01.2009 - 06.2016

- Analyze payment transactions
- Process bank payments
- Manage creditors and third-party payments
- Handle cheque distribution and related inquiries
- Address unclaimed funds
- Provide staff training
- Address auditors' queries
- Make internal control recommendations
- Reconcile Creditors Control Accounts
- Manage issued cheques
- Process Journals
- Supervise Bookkeepers

Bookkeeper (Benefits Payments)

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
WINDHOEK
08.2005 - 12.2008

Making Payments to Beneficiaries, Creditors, and Third Parties
- Analyzing payment invoices for transactions
- Generating invoices
- Electronically consolidating invoices
- Compiling payment lists
- Safely storing printed checks
- Preparing bank statements
- Managing the final distribution of checks

Data Clerk

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
WINDHOEK
02.2005 - 07.2005

- Registering employers and employees
- Receiving and verifying registration forms
- Capturing and updating system information
- Recording and updating employment history
- Receiving and verifying source documents
- Transferring employees from old to new employers
- Providing support services.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - LAW

University of the Free State
Republic of South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2020

B-Tech Degree Business Administration - COMMERCE

Polytechnic of Namibia (Windhoek)
Republic of Namibia
01.2005 - 12.2006

National Diploma Commerce - COMMERCE

Polytechnic of Namiba
Republic of Namibia
01.2001 - 12.2004

Skills

  • Transaction management
  • Data handling
  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Analytical
  • Financial data analysis
  • Meticulous precision
  • Impeccable numeracy and literacy
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

Accomplishments

  • Social Security Commission’s Job Grading Committee Member 2016-2017.
  • National Executive Workplace Union Representative Committee Member: Treasurer (2020 – Current).
  • Social Security Commission’s Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) Member (2020 - Current).
  • Risk Champion for Social Security Commission’s Investment Department (2024 - Current).

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 81102110116
  • Citizenship: Namibian
  • Date of birth: 21/10/81

References

  • Mrs. Saima T. Neke, Relationship Manager / Public Sector / Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Namibia, +264 61 294 2633, +264 81 140 9968
  • Mr. Vemunjengua Kavari, Former GM: Finance, Social Security Commission, +264 81 291 5942
  • Mrs. Lorentha Harases, Manager: Investments, Social Security Commission, +264 61 280 7024, +264 81 122 1046

Timeline

Investment Analyst

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
07.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - LAW

University of the Free State
01.2014 - 12.2020

Assistant Accountant (Benefit Payments)

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
01.2009 - 06.2016

Bookkeeper (Benefits Payments)

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
08.2005 - 12.2008

Data Clerk

SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION
02.2005 - 07.2005

B-Tech Degree Business Administration - COMMERCE

Polytechnic of Namibia (Windhoek)
01.2005 - 12.2006

National Diploma Commerce - COMMERCE

Polytechnic of Namiba
01.2001 - 12.2004
Japhet Shilongo