Corporate services officer

We are looking for a person to join our team supporting the firm’s clients in corporate services.  The person should have a sound knowledge of corporate matters and related registry procedures and will be expected to guide the Boards of regulated entities on such matters.  The candidate should possess diplomacy, good organisational and time management skills and be proficient in secretarial, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Responsibilities:

• report to the chairman and often liaise with board members
• organise and prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs)
• take minutes, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns with the Registry of Companies
• follow up on actions from meetings
• oversee policies, making sure they are kept up to date and referred to the appropriate committee for approval
• maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
• contribute to meeting discussions as and when required, and advise members of the legal, governance implications of proposed policies
• monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
• liaise with external advisers, such as auditors

Qualifications – Candidates should preferably hold a professional qualification or formal training in a relevant area of study and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.