Assistant Company Secretary

Description

• To provide high quality, accurate and professional governance advice to the Board of Directors on their fiduciary duties, corporate governance functions and responsibilities and to assist the Company Secretary

Duties

• Provide timeous, professional advice and solutions to the Board of Directors in respect of governance matters
• Prepare and distribute Board packs
• Ensure facilitation of director training and conduct Board and Committee evaluations and compile reports of such self-assessment
• Ensure that Board and Committee Terms of Reference are drafted and/or reviewed timeously
• Ensure and maintain good corporate governance through the continued embedding of the Group Governance Framework and ensure compliance therewith
• Ensure that the Board as a whole and the directors individually are provided with detailed guidance as to how their duties, responsibilities and powers should be properly discharged in the best interest of the NNH Group of Companies
• Assist the Company Secretary in monitoring payments in directors’ fees and ensure that payments are compliant with local tax legislation and within approved fees
• Manage Board and Committee meetings as well as Annual General Meetings in line with governance practice and ensure that Board and
• Committee minutes are properly recorded
• Ensure that statutory files are up to date
• Ensure that Board of Directors and invitees receive meeting invites on time and that meeting places are properly prepared
• Ensure that the Annual Calendar is completely in a timeously manner
• Maintain statutory records
• Ensure delivery within set timelines by managing required stakeholder deliverables

Requisites

• Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Educational Requirements:
• Minimum Qualification: LLB degree
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner will be an added advantage
• Being a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries or similar professional body will be a distinct advantage
• Minimum Experience Level:
• Three (3) to six (6) years company secretarial experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of banking industry, relevant legislation and regulation
• Knowledge on principles of Corporate Governance, NamCode, King IV and Companies’ Act
• Namibian citizen
• Technical / Professional Knowledge:
• Client service strategies
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Commission of Intellectual Property and Companies - (CIPC) Filing Procedures
• Organisational design
• Behavioural Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Earning Trust
• Work Standards
• Building Partnerships
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Abilities Requirements:
• Flawless command of the English language
• Strong technical skills
• Assertive self-starter with excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure
• Time management
• Planning & Organizing

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted