Assistant Company Secretary: Group: Company Secretariat at Sanlam Indie

About the Job

What will you do?

• Responsible for the company secretariat function in an organisation / cluster / number of companies. Responsibilities may include advisory, statutory and administrative requirements of the organisation. Responsible for ensuring that all regulatory and statutory requirements are complied with. What will make you successful in this role?
• Provide support to the Group Company Secretary
• Responsible for company secretarial function of a number of entities and/or a business cluster
• Execute and/or assist with the Statutory Duties of being a Company Secretary and Key Person.
• Assist the Group Company Secretary with Board related submissions.
• Provide company secretarial services to the boards, board committees, Quarterly Business Reviews and Exco meetings.
• Research and draft legal opinions relevant to Company Secretariat/Corporate Governance related aspects.
• Research, analyse and provide support relating to applicable regulatory requirements and/or amendments (e.g. Companies Act, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Listing requirements, and King IV etc.,) and any other relevant corporate governance, industry specific requirements and/or best practices.
• Research and keeping abreast of Legal / Financial matters related to the insurance industry.
• Assist with the preparation of meeting packs and publish thereof on digital platforms (e.g. Diligent).
• Arrange if and when required the logistics, venues, travel arrangements, parking, catering etc., for key stakeholders (i.e. with the assistance of a personal assistant).
• Provide assistance and support to statutory audits and internal audit processes
• Draft, assist and/or provide support with regards to regulatory reporting.

Qualification and Experience

• LLB graduate,
• BCom graduate with articles or Chartered Secretaries (CIS) qualification.
• Admitted Attorney or other equivalent legal or financial qualifications would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or similar type experience.
• Previous experience of working in a corporate environment will be to your advantage, especially listed company exposure.
• Exposure to environment with sensitive/confidential information.
• Business etiquette on an executive level.
• Understanding of best governance practices.
• Excellent drafting capability.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Packages (e.g. General - Excel; PowerPoint; Word) and Board pack software applications.

Knowledge and Skills

• Company Secretarial and administration requirements
• Board Resolutions
• Corporate Compliance
• Knowledge of the Sanlam Group structure will be to your advantage.
• Proven record in a Listed environment, at listed company level, will be to your advantage.
• Knowledge of the latest applicable laws and regulatory requirements (e.g. Companies Act 2008, JSE Listing Requirements amended, Financial Markets Act, Insurance Act, the Governance and Operational Standards for Insurance Groups (GOGs) and Insurers (GOIs)).
• Knowledge of long-term insurance or other Financial Services Company experience will be to your advantage
• Company Secretarial and Administrative requirements
• Drafting skills: Minutes, Board submissions and Board Resolutions

Reporting and Administration

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