Description
\nPurpose of this role:<\/p>\n
\tTo provide expert advocacy and assistance to client Boards, ensuring their Compliance and Governance and ensuring that client companies and Boards are compliant in terms of the relevant laws and regulations, supporting the promotion of business in order to achieve annual targets to support the organisation\u2019s strategic objectives<\/p>\n
Main duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Functional Management:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure compliance for clients of the provisions of Companies Act and rules made thereunder and other statutes and bylaws of the company
\n\tProvide expert advocacy to clients on King IV best corporate governance practice
\n\tMonitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action for clients
\n\tSort and file various documents and\/or returns as required for clients under the provisions of the Companies Law
\n\tCoordinate and facilitate accurate and timeous administration of client company records and registers including the lodgments of all documents with the CIPC and the maintenance and updating of the company\u2019s registers
\n\tMaintain books and registers of client companies as required under the provisions of the Companies Act
\n\tEnsure that legal requirements of the allotment, issuance and transfer of share certificates have been complied with for clients
\n\tMaintain relevant statutory books as and when required for clients
\n\tConsult and liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as CIPC, Auditors and the Master of the High Court for clients
\n\tCoordinate and deal with all correspondence between client companies and their Board, Shareholders and other 3rd parties
\n\tPrepare board resolutions, taking minutes, lodging required forms and annual returns with CIPC for clients
\n\tPrepare and organise agendas and papers for client company Board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGM\u2019s)Ensure the distribution of client annual meeting work plans and meeting packs
\n\tAdvise and attend client meetings to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as required
\n\tPrepare and follow-up on matters arising from the client meetings attended
\n\tPrepare Board Evaluation Questionnaires tailored for specific clients
\n\tDraft client Board Evaluation Reports for circulation
\n\tAnalyse and prepare client Focus Area Reports based on the Board Evaluation Outcome
\n\tReview and draft Committee Charters as required for clients
\n\tPrepare proposals to new prospective clients
\n\tPrepare and follow up on engagements letters
\n\tAnalyse and respond timeously to emails from clients and relevant stakeholders
\n\tPrepare Billing Sheet Schedule and Invoices as required
\n\tProvide support and advocacy to Consultant: Board Support to ensure knowledge transfer
\n\tPrepare and respond to Know Your Client Questionnaires
\n\tPrepare and respond to Know Your Client Questionnaires<\/p>\n
Risk and Compliance Management:<\/p>\n
\tAdhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation
\n\tAssist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
\n\tSupport and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements
\n\tMaintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tIdentify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service
\n\tBuild and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage Statucor\u2019s reputation
\n\tRepresent and participate in the organisation\u2019s committees and tasks teams when required
\n\tImplement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impacted stakeholders
\n\tDrive and manage the stakeholder communications with the selected stakeholders<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tGraduate CGISA or B-Degree in Law (LLB), or Paralegal
\n\tRegistered with Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa would be advantageous<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tPreference will be given to applicants with consulting Experience at board level
\n\t2-5 years as an assistant company secretary or company secretary
\n\tExperience with Trust Property Control Act advantageous<\/p>\n
Knowledge:<\/p>\n
\tRelevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
\n\tJSE Listing Requirements advantageous
\n\tBoard Governance and Compliance Knowledge
\n\tCompany Secretarial protocols
\n\tBusiness Acumen<\/p>\n
Job Skills and Competencies:<\/p>\n
\tVerbal and Written Communication
\n\tConflict Resolutions
\n\tPresentations
\n\tProject Management
\n\tMinute Taking
\n\tComputer Literacy<\/p>\n
BDO Core Competencies:<\/p>\n
\tPlanning and Prioritising
\n\tResilience
\n\tDetail Orientation
\n\tInnovative Thinking
\n\tCustomer Centric
\n\tResults Focused
\n\tQuality Focused
\n\tAssertiveness
\n\tTeamwork
\n\tProblem Solving
\n\tJudgement and Decision Making
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tFlexibility and Adaptability
\n\tImpact and influence<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home ) or<\/p>\n
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