Company Secretary

Purpose of the job:

Ensuring that the Bank is a good corporate citizen by providing efficient administration of the Bank, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practice.

High-Level Job Objectives:

1. Ensure the smooth running of meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board Committees by providing administrative support.
2. Provide regulatory compliance services ensuring compliance to the relevant acts e.g., Companies’ Act and Bank’s Act.
3. Corporate Governance.
4. Provide Board Management services.
5. People Management.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills & competencies:

• LLB Degree is essential.
• CIS (Chartered Secretary) qualification is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience as a Company Secretary is required.
• Knowledge of the banking industry.
• Knowledge of banking legislation.
• Knowledge of banking products.
• Internal policies and procedures.
• Business acumen.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Credit and Risk.
• Knowledge of Credit and Risk assessment.
• Interpretation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of basic statistical principles.
• Self-motivated to perform.
• Good time management and deadline-driven.
• Statistical skills.
• Analytical skills.
• People management skills.
• Change Management skills.
• Leadership skills. Qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills & competencies (continued):
• Interpersonal skills.
• Risk Management skills.
• Reporting writing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Networking ability.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Analysis and problem-solving ability.
• Strategic Management skills.
• Strategic Thinking ability.
• Analytical.
• Innovative.
• Empathy.
• Resilience.
• Integrity.
• Confidentiality.
• Assertiveness.
• Professionalism.
• Risk Taking.
• Dynamic.