Company Secretariat - 5 year contract

SUMMARY:
To provide support to the Board Committees and subsidiary Boards as well as EXCO

POSITION INFO:

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Alert and advise Directors of their responsibilities and liabilities under the Companies Act, and Public Finance Management Act.
• Make proposals/recommendations on Law reform
• Ensure proper codes of business conduct and ethics for directors are adhered to.
• Monitor adherence and/or non compliance to the codes of business conduct
• Act as an advisor and provide guidance to Board and company regarding roles and areas of accountabilities to ensure compliance and proper governance
• Develop and manage corporate governance framework.
• Liaise with the Directors, Chairman, regulatory officials and other relevant external key stakeholders as required.
• Ensure that all the minutes of meetings are recorded.
• Filing the required return and notices according to the Act.
• Assist in the Directors inductions and training programmes.
• Drafting of the Annual workplan and meeting calendars.
• Facilitate Board Assessments
• Assist with the proper procedure for the appointment of Directors is carried out.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new or inexperienced Directors and assesses the specific training needs.
• Assist the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer in determining the annual board plan

Minimum Requirements:

• The candidates should at least be in a possession of on LLB Degree and admitted as an Attorney or Advocate
• Must be registered with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
• 7-10 Years in corporate secretariat and/or legal environment as a Company Secretary.
• 4 years in Corporate Secretariat experience at managerial level.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Good customer relations management.
• Positive team player with excellent
• Proficient organizational and time-management skills as well as strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Able to work under limited direction.