Company Secretary Associate

Purpose of the job:

A company secretary is a vital link between the company and its Board of Directors, shareholders, government and regulatory authorities. Roles and Responsibilities:

Oversee corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Organize and manage board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, resolutions and assign action tasks

• Maintaining the statutory registers including the register of members.
• Ensuring that statutory forms are filled promptly
• Custody and use of the company seal.
• Liaise with external advisors and vendors as may be necessary Other Duties:
• To ensure that meetings comply with the organisation governing document and its procedures
• To maintain records including past and present office bearers
• To ensure that publications such as annual reports and accounts, and their dissemination, comply with the organizations governing document and statutory requirements.
• To keep under review all legislative, regulatory and governance developments that might affect decision making or organization operations.

Mandatory Skills/ Competencies

A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in a large or diversified organisation

In-depth knowledge of Companies Act and working knowledge of commercial contracts