The FIC is an operationally independent and autonomous national financial intelligence centre, and is responsible for administering the FIA and combating ML/TF/PF activities in collaboration with stakeholders.
Our Structure
The FIC operates through an integrated structure that enables the effective delivery of its mandate through specialised functional areas.
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Dr Bryan Eiseb
Director of the FIC
Position held: Appointed as the Director of the Centre on 1 January 2024.
Years of Experience: 37
Expertise:
Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Corporate Law and Governance
Exchange Control
Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation
Qualifications
LLD (Banking Law), University of Pretoria
LLM (Corporate Law), University of South Africa
LLB (Hons), University of Namibia
B. Juris, University of Namibia
Diploma in Police Science, Polytechnic of Namibia
International Executive Development, Wits Business School and London Business School
Senior Management Development, Stellenbosch Business School
General Council Certificate, Harvard Law School
Admitted Legal Practitioner of the High Court of the Republic of Namibia
Mr Gerrit C. Eiman
General Manager: Analysis, Law Enforcement & Prosecutorial Support
Joined the FIC: August 2008
Years of Experience: 35
Expertise:
Law Enforcement
Fraud Detection and Investigation
Asset Tracing and Recovery
Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation
Trained FATF/ESAAMLG Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Assessor
Qualifications
B Juris. LLB, University of Namibia
National Diploma Police Science, Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST)
Senior Management Development Programme, University of Stellenbosch (SA)
Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia
Mr Kristian Hamutenya
General Manager: Supervision
Joined the FIC: February 2012
Years of Experience: 24
Expertise:
Certified Internal Auditing
Financial Management
Forensic Accounting and Investigations
Trained FATF/ESAAMLG Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Assessor
Qualifications
Masters in Philosophy of Internal Auditing, University of Pretoria
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing, University of South Africa
Bachelor in Internal Auditing, University of South Africa
Bachelor of Law, University of South Africa
Bachelor Degree in Forensic Investigations, University of South Africa
Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations, University of Johannesburg
Ms Zenobia Barry
General Manager: Legal, Policy & Enforcement
Joined the FIC: April 2009
Years of Experience: 30
Expertise:
Public Prosecution (South Africa and Namibia)
Lecturer in Law
Trained FATF/ESAAMLG Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Assessor
Qualifications
BA (Law) Degree, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
LLB Degree (Postgraduate), University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Admitted Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Namibia