COMPANY SECRETARY

Company Description

We are a pioneer and one of the largest financial institutions in East Africa with network of branches spread across the country, offering a full range of insurance products and services. The company is seeking to recruit focused, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill this vacant position

Job Description

Will provide administrative support and guidance to company directors about the day-to-day management of the company, including compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

Prepare the agenda of AGM and Board meetings in consultation with the Chairman and the Managing Director

Provide legal advice to management on all legal matters

Circulate agenda and supporting papers in good time to all Directors

Take minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings(AGMs)

Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries,

Provide technical support to committee and working parties such as the Board of Directors etc;

Deal with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders

Qualifications

A good first degree in the field of law from a reputable University.. An LLM, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and administrators qualification(ICSA) or its equivalent, or any other higher degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience including 5 years experience at a senior management level

Experience in litigation or high level corporate practice

Experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage.

Should be proficient in English and / or French language, both verbal and written 

Excellent computer and secretarial skills.

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