Assistant Company Secretary

Job description

The Assistant Company Secretary will support the APAC Company Secretariat team in delivering best practice governance for our APAC entities as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation/regulation. The position will require a company secretary with a minimum of 7 years experience who will be able to work efficiently in an expanding ambitious company.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

To provide a full governance and secretarial service to the APAC legal entities To own a portfolio of APAC legal entities (Pacific) and provide full Company Secretariat support

• Help to design and deliver corporate governance and company secretarial standards Be involved in governance projects that sit across the APAC and Global Company Secretariat team Interact with stakeholders on all aspects of corporate governance Horizon scan to ensure APAC is to up to date with all relevant developments in company secretarial practice, law and regulation and support the APAC Company Secretary in developing best practice as a result of these changes
• Contribute to Legal team strategy and planning
• Liaise with contacts and external service providers for Company Secretariat Be responsible for the Pacific entities on Diligent entities and Diligent Boards Any other relevant duties

Qualifications

What we are looking for

CGI qualified or international equivalent with 7 years experience Experience gained in an international financial services, professional services provider or technology company would be beneficial Understanding of how to navigate the requirements of a growing dynamic company Experience of using Diligent Boards and Diligent Entities preferred Commercial and business awareness Be able to come into the office three days a week

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Confident and approachable
• Ability to be able to prioritise appropriately Flexible and hands-on approach to duties Attention to detail Good team player Preferred Qualifications: CGI qualified or international equivalent with 7 years experience (Part qualified also considered)