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Board Secretary ACR0140

JOB SUMMARY

Company Acreaty Ghana...
Industry Various
Category Legal
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary Competitive
Education Master’...
Experience 10 years
Job Expires May 03, 2017
Contact ...
 

Job Description

  • Reports to: Chairman – Group Board of Directors
  • Direct Reports: Staff of the Group Board Secretariat
  • Key Relationships: Group Board Members, Executives of the Group Office and all subsidiaries

Purpose of the Role:

  • The Board Secretary is responsible to the Group Board for the efficient administration - particularly with regards to compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements - and ensuring that decisions of the Board of Directors are carried out accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and support pertaining to laws and regulations of the business and monitor compliance on a regular basis and report any significant changes to the Board;
  • Promote knowledge and understanding on corporate governance principles, provide relevant information, as well as monitor compliance among the Board of Directors;
  • Prepare and distribute in a timely manner full minutes/agenda and documents for all Board Meetings;
  • Monitor subsequent actions in accordance with resolutions of meetings;
  • Prepare and maintain the various registers of the Group such as annual reports, notices, minutes of meetings etc.;
  • Facilitate set up and support legal management such as drafting and review of contracts, agreements, terms and conditions etc. as required by the Board or for the consideration of the Board;
  • Serve as a liaison between Board Directors and Executives Group and all its subsidiaries;
  • Act as a liaison for all the Board’s Committees to ensure the smooth running of their activities;
  • Maintain key documents and records pertaining to the Board’s business;
  • Assist in facilitating effective onboarding orientation for new Directors;
  • Facilitate training and other development programs for members of the Board;
  • Ensure that all the board / official matters – and all matters that come into your knowledge by virtue of your role – are kept in confidence.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned to the Secretary by the Chairman of the Board.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in law or its equivalent qualification
  • A lawyer of good standing with a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience

Skills  Required:

  • A good understanding and working knowledge in the following:
  • relevant legislation
  • business laws and regulations
  • corporate government principles and best practices
  • Independent decision-making in the discharge of his/her duties;
  • Detail oriented with solid interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience in the secretarial function to the Board of Directors or other qualifications that contribute to effectiveness in the discharge of corporate secretarial functions is an added advantage;

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