Description:
COMPANY SECRETARY ASSOCIATE (Control & Governance) Claremont / Newlands, Cape Town
Competitive Package on offer based on relevant qualification and years of experience!
Our Client, a Global Investment Firm is currently expanding their dynamic Company Secretary and Corporate Governance team and is in search of a dedicated and skilled Company Secretary Associate to join them!
Your are a highly organised, structured yet adaptable, client centric and results orientated strategic thinking professional who is driven by high quality standards and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
Further to this you possess a high level of integrity, maintaining professional and ethical standards in corporate governance and legal advisory.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience required :
Bachelors degree in Law or LLB or related field A qualification in Company Secretarial & Governance would be beneficial Minimum 5 years post qualification company secretarial experience is essential and ideally within an Investment / Asset Management / Consulting / Energy / related concern Global or multi-national or international experience, having worked with legal entities in multiple jurisdictions is highly advantageous! Familiarity with renewable energy investment structures, private equity, and fund management legal frameworks is beneficial Experience advising boards, drafting governance policies, and managing corporate governance in regulated environments Ability to prepare agenda, draft minutes, compile and maintain secretarial records, company law and filings, supporting internal and statutory audit Solid and proven drafting and legal analysis skills High level of proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including finance, compliance and investment professionals
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Company Secretary:
Act as the Company Secretary for the firm and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Prepare, plan, schedule and facilitate board and committee meetings, including drafting agendas, board packs, resolutions, minutes and managing matters arising. Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, and governance frameworks. Advise the board and senior management on corporate governance best practices and regulatory obligations. Ensure all board decisions comply with contractual and regulatory obli