Executive Governance Officer

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Howland Recruiting Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Executive Governance Officer to join our team at Howland Recruiting.

The core responsibilities of this role include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining company records, and facilitating communication between the board of directors and shareholders. They play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company adheres to legal obligations and governance standards.

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • A degree in business, law or accounting coupled with ICSA certification.
  • CSSA accreditation.
  • 5+ years' experience in a similar governance-focused role.
  • Proven experience managing statutory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • A strong understanding of corporate governance principles and legal documentation processes.
  • Experience preparing resolutions, legal undertakings, and managing business license processes.

You will be required to perform the following duties:

  • Provide the Directors of the company collectively and individually with guidance as to their duties, responsibilities and powers.
  • Making the Directors aware of any law relevant to or affecting the Company.
  • Reporting to the Company's board any failure on the part of the Company / Director(s) to comply with the Memorandum of Incorporation or rules of the Company or the Act.
  • Ensuring minutes of all shareholders' meetings, board meetings and the meetings of any committees of the Directors or the Company's audit committee, are properly recorded in accordance with the Act.
  • Certifying in the Company's annual financial statements whether the company has filed required returns and notice in terms of the Act, and whether all such returns and notices appear to be true, correct and up to date.
  • Ensuring that a copy of the company's annual financial statements is sent, in accordance with the Act, to every person which is entitled to it.
  • Carrying out the functions of a person designated in terms of Section 33(3) of the Act.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take their career to the next level. If you have the skills and qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application for consideration.

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