Company Secretary, Pretoria

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Management Accountant based in Pretoria.

The main function of this role is to provide a central source of guidance to the Board and its committees on issues of compliance with rules, procedures, laws and statutory regulations, to ensure the effective and efficient scheduling of Board activities and duties as prescribed by the Board Charter and Companies Act, and advise on matters requiring attention from the Board in order to promote the well-being and integrity of the company

Duties and responsibilities

Strategic Management

• Lead the development, management and execution of Office of the Company's strategy and provide input into the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the organisation.
• • Lead and ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the Office of the Company Secretary in consultation with the Board and the CEO
• Lead the establishment, review and monitoring of key performance indicators related to Office of the Company Secretary's strategy and business plans and identify areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.

Operational Management

• Ensure that the Board Charter and the terms of reference or any charters of Board Committees are periodically reviewed and kept up to date.
• Prepare Board and Board Committee documents as required.
• Ensure the preparation and circulation of minutes of Board and Board Committee meetings.
• Coordinate, in collaboration with the Chairperson, the evaluation of the Board, Board Committees and individual Directors.
• Manage the organisational Board calendar considering the Board Charter and Board Terms of Reference
• Ensure that all meeting agendas, documents, resolutions and recordings are circulated within agreed timeframes.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure that the company, including the Board of Directors and committees, complies with all relevant legislation.
• Ensure the mitigation of the unit's risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with regulatory requirements.

People Management

• Manage and lead Office of the Company Secretary

Financial Management

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the annual budget aligned to the operational and strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Lead the overall financial performance and improvement of efficiency in service delivery

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships (e.g., Board, Exco) for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation's reputation

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Law or a relevant field
• Institute of Directors SA or Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa registration (preferred)
• 10 years relevant work experience in a company secretariat environment
• 3 years senior managerial experience
• Proven track record in overseeing and leading corporate governance initiatives within a corporate environment
• Proven track record of developing and implementing corporate governance (King IV) protocols and policies within a corporate environment

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV onto our website . [DUE TO THE POPI ACT - CV'S VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening.

Full spec will be shared with those that is shortlisted only

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.