Senior Assistant, Company Secretarial And Governance At Equity Bank Kenya

Description
Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Company Secretary in keeping of minute records.
Assist the Company Secretary in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
Assist the Company Secretary in preparing agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
Assist the Company Secretary in making of statutory declarations.
Assist the Company Secretary in keeping of register of directors and secretary.
Assist the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
Assist the Company Secretary in ensuring timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
Assist the Company Secretary in ensuring timely statutory filings.
Assist the Company Secretary in review of governance documents.
Assist the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
Assist the Company Secretary in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
Carry out Research to assist the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.
Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Company Secretary up to date on all developments.

Job Skills:
High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully informed at all times.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.
Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Law. A professional certification in accounts or company secretarial would be an added advantage.
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines.
Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory compliance.