Assistant Company Secretary

4 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa TalentCru Full time
Job Title: Assistant Company Secretary - Governance Expert

TalentCru is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary with a proven track record of excellent performance and ambition to advance their career. We have an exciting opportunity for a governance expert to join our team.

As a Company Secretary, you will support the directors, management, business pillars, and support functions in promoting good corporate governance. You will fulfill the duties for a designated portfolio of companies and board committees, providing advice on all matters related to corporate governance.

This role offers a high level of responsibility, allowing you to work closely with non-executive directors and colleagues from across the business, playing a key role in driving efficiencies, excellence, and continued improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure best practice board and meeting administration for a portfolio of companies and committees.
  • Facilitate smooth operation of boards and committees, including drafting work plans and agendas, organizing, collating, and distributing meeting papers.
  • Prepare accurate minutes and action items within agreed time frames.
  • Provide input into board practices and corporate governance matters.
  • Draft resolutions and other corporate communications.
  • Manage company secretarial matters, including implementing changes in corporate laws/regulatory requirements and providing insights on their impact on the business.
  • Coordinate statutory compliance with cross-functional teams and external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely updates of corporate information and registers.
  • Manage the year-end reporting cycle related to company secretary duties.
  • Support the business with ad hoc requests.
  • Develop and advise on key governance policies, such as delegation of authority, signing policies, and governance frameworks.
Requirements:
  • LLB or BCom Law with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
  • Admission as an Attorney and/or CSSA/CIS qualification will be an advantage.
  • Company secretarial experience in a listed company environment (preferably in banking).
  • Experience in sustainability and integrated thinking is advantageous.
  • Financial literacy is essential.
Personal Attributes:
  • Ability to understand complex issues, communicate concisely, and influence a wide audience.
  • Confidence and ability to interact at all levels.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and credibility.
  • Exceptional ability to consistently deliver creative yet business-oriented results that balance growth and risk.
  • Intellectually curious, open-minded, and adaptable.
  • Aptitude to solve problems in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously while prioritizing competing tasks.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on both strategic and operational tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Self-motivated team player with a keen sense of ownership.
  • Tenacity and strong attention to detail.

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