Corporate Secretary – Hands-On Role

Are you an experienced Corporate Secretary ready to make an impact? If you thrive in a hands-on role, are passionate about governance, and have a solid background in Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) or State-Owned Entities, this opportunity could be your next career move!

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Corporate Secretary to provide expert support to Board Committees, Management Committees, and Subsidiary Companies. This position requires someone who is deeply involved in the day-to-day operational aspects, including taking minutes, booking meetings, and ensuring that governance standards are maintained across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a Corporate Secretary, you’ll be responsible for:

• Committee Support:
• Recording and maintaining accurate minutes of committee meetings.
• Formulating agendas in collaboration with the Group Company Secretary and Chairperson.
• Statutory and Governance Compliance:
• Administering and maintaining statutory books and records for the organization and subsidiaries.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act).
• Providing guidance to committee members on their duties and responsibilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Liaising with directors to ensure awareness of applicable laws and regulations.
• Engaging with internal and external clients, ensuring service excellence.
• Research and Reporting:
• Conducting effective research and preparing comprehensive management reports.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensuring all deliverables meet the organization’s quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• A degree in CIS, BCom (Law), BA (Law), or LLB.
• A postgraduate degree (LLM, MBA, or MBL) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of Corporate Secretary experience (Non-negotiable).
• Previous exposure to DFIs or state-owned entities is essential.

Professional Registration:

• Membership with CGISA or a similar professional body focusing on governance and corporate secretarial practice.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of the Companies Act, corporate governance principles, and statutory frameworks.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams).
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Build strong relationships, maintain confidentiality, and liaise effectively.
• Organizational Excellence: Thrive under pressure, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• Presentation, project management, and customer relationship skills are highly valued.

• This is not a leadership role with team management responsibilities – it’s a ground-level position.
• You’ll get to apply your expertise in governance while directly contributing to operational efficiency.
• You’ll work in a dynamic environment that’s deeply involved in development finance and shaping impactful projects.