Governance and Company Secretarial Officer at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

· Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.

· Ensure records of Minutes and Resolutions are well kept.

· Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.

· Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.

· Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan and Training Plan.

· Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.

· Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.

· Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.

· Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.

· Ensure timely statutory filings.

· Regular review of governance documents.

· Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.

· Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.

· Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal and governance matters.

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 always informed.

· 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/Economics/BCOM

· A professional certification in company secretarial

· Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Banking, Insurance and Fintech.

· In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines affecting the financial services industry.

· Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.