Company Secretary

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Company Secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, maintains proper corporate records, and provides guidance on corporate governance matters. As a Company Secretary, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of board operations and facilitating communication between the board of directors, senior management, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and governance standards.

Board Support: Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.

Regulatory Compliance: Manage statutory filings and legal documentation.

Legal Advisory: Provide guidance on corporate and legal matters.

Shareholder Relations: Oversee AGM, shareholder communication, and registers.

Record Keeping: Maintain statutory books and company records.

Risk Management: Assist in identifying and managing corporate risks.

Confidentiality: Maintain high standards of confidentiality and ethics.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s or professional qualification in Corporate Governance, such as a Company Secretary (ICS) certification or equivalent, is highly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in corporate governance, company secretarial work, or legal advisory roles, preferably in a public or listed company.

Knowledge: In-depth understanding of corporate laws, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Commercial awareness.

- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

- Ensure timely arrangement of Meetings of the Board or its Committees and Shareholders and preparing agenda & minutes thereof.

- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.

- Influencing skills.

- Excellent organization and time management.

- An ability to take initiative.

- A flexible and practical approach to work.

- Discretion when handling confidential information

- Maintain a diplomatic approach towards issues.

- Confidence to provide support to high-profile company staff and board members.

- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills.

- Discretion when handling confidential information

- Good Knowledge of Accounts, Finance, and Law

Perks and benefits