Company Secretary – Corporate Governance Specialist

About the role

Our client, a provider of corporate secretarial and governance solutions, is seeking a Company Secretary to support a portfolio of client companies. Reporting to the Senior Company Secretary, you will ensure statutory compliance, maintain corporate records, and advise boards on governance best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and update governance policies tailored to client needs.
• Advise boards and directors on fiduciary duties, responsibilities, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain statutory registers, prepare and file returns with the Registrar of Companies.
• Coordinate board, committee and AGM meetings, ensuring accurate minutes and documentation.
• Support corporate actions such as incorporations, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and dissolutions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (Registrar of Companies, SEC, GIPC, Immigration Centre) for registrations and license renewals.
• Facilitate board inductions, training and annual evaluation exercises.
• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Manage administrative tasks including procurement and petty‑cash oversight.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, LLB, LLM, MBA or a related field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in corporate secretarial, governance or related legal functions.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and other relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior directors and shareholders.

Required skills