Company Secretarial Duties:

Plan and manage board and committee meetings, including creating and distributing agendas, board packs, and minutes.
Keep statutory books, registers, and records up-to-date.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filings with Companies registrars throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Communicate with board members, shareholders, and external advisers.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of annual reports, accounts, and other regulatory documents.
Assist in organizing Annual General Meetings (AGMs), quarterly board meetings, and other shareholder gatherings.

Corporate Governance:

Aid in the implementation and upkeep of corporate governance policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices and standards.
Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, taking appropriate actions as needed.
Help develop training materials for staff on governance and compliance matters.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of corporate governance practices and recommend improvements.

Legal Support:

Administrative Support:

Offer comprehensive administrative assistance to the legal and compliance department.
Manage the departments calendar, schedule meetings, and arrange travel and accommodations.
Handle correspondence, document management, and filing systems.
Maintain a thorough filing and recordkeeping system for all contracts and legal correspondence.
Assist in preparing and formatting presentations, reports, and other documents.
Facilitate internal and external communication for the department.

Requirements:

Paralegal certification is preferred.
At least 4+ years of experience in a company secretarial and corporate governance role, ideally with a listed company.

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