Donewell Insurance Limited invites applications from eligible individuals and corporate bodies for the appointment as Company Secretary (CS) on a Contract basis.
Role
• A Company secretary is a vital link between the company and its board of directors, shareholders, government and regulatory authorities and all other stakeholders • He/She ensures that board procedures are followed and... regularly reviewed and provides guidance to the Chairperson and the Directors on their responsibilities under various laws
Responsibilities
• Assist the Board in complying with the company's constitution and any relevant law, ensuring that regulations governing the company's activities are adhered to • Keep the books and records of the company - registers, minutes books of Directors Annual General Meetings, and financial record in the appropriate files for future reference • Ensure that the minutes of meetings of shareholders are properly recorded. • In consultation with the board chairman, prepare the agenda for each board meeting, as well as the Sub Committee meetings • Prepare and issue notices in the name of the company. • Ensure that the annual financial statements are dispatched to those entitled to receive them. • Ensure that all statutory forms and returns are duly filed with the registrar • Maintain the statutory registers of the company like the register of members and beneficial owners, register of directors and company secretaries, etc. . Guidance on the board's powers, duties and responsibilities and changes and developments in the laws affecting company operation • Inform the board of relevant legislation affecting meetings of shareholders and directors and their failure to comply with legislation and reporting accordingly at any meeting • Advise the Directors on their responsibilities to the company. • Maintain confidentiality and avoid disclosing corporate matters to outsiders without proper approval • Act with integrity to ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory
Qualification Required & Experience
• A relevant academic and professional qualification that demonstrates the capacity to perform the secretary's duties • Must be a lawyer in good standing. • Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute will be an advantage • Minimum of 12 years of company secretarial practice with a sound knowledge of company secretarial practice and the administrative requirements. • A minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Legal Practitioner in commercial / corporate governance
Salary and Benefits: We pay competitive salaries
Location: Accra

Interested candidates should forward their application to the following address:

Closing Date: 01 April, 2025 more