Manager - Governance and Regulatory

• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keep the Management up to date on all developments.
• Ensure records of Minutes are well kept.
• Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
• Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
• Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
• Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Regular review of governance documents.
• Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
• Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors, etc.
• Support the Company Secretary to advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

Job Skills

• High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management is always fully informed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
• Ethical leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards.
• Strength of character and personal presence to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and design/implement effective practical recommendations.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• A professional certification in company secretarial.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in legal work and company secretarial practice.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines.
• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.