AddressThe Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Company Secretary to support the board and committees of a Global Financial Services Organisation which continues to grow across the Asia Pacific region.
Join the Sydney team which acts as the APAC head office for Singapore, Taiwan, Korea and Japan and ensure best practice corporate governance and streamline Company Secretary processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scheduling, coordination and conduct of relevant board meetings including distributing meeting papers and drafting meeting minutes and resolutions
- Drafting and circulation of Board and Member written resolutions
- Meeting relevant statutory/regulatory filing requirements including lodgement of financial statements
- Managing the incorporation of companies, restructuring or cessation of companies and assist with licencing applications
- Assisting in the upkeep of related internal policies and documents such as the company constitutions, board and committee charters
- Advising on and supporting corporate governance practice improvements
- Arranging for and providing relevant induction and ongoing training e.g. for directors in respect of their obligations
- Supporting the movement of share capital across the Group, including preparation of share allotment documents and issuance of shares certificates
- Coordinating the financial year end activities for all APAC entities
- Managing the board and entity management platform, Diligent
The Successful Candidate:
- 8+ years of experience in senior company secretarial or senior governance role
- A legal background is preferred but a candidate with relevant previous experience will also be considered
- A background in Financial Services with strong knowledge of a complex regulatory landscape
- Hands on style, self-motivated, very well organised
- Sufficiently experienced at Board level to engage with senior stakeholders and directors
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to take ownership of the role
To apply please email your resume to Sandra Crawford at ***************@jlegal.com.au and for a confidential discussion please call 0412 367 ***
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